Geoffrey Alexander Harding OAM (born 1950), most often known as Geoff Harding, is a Brisbane-based medical practitioner and a recognized leader within the field of musculoskeletal medicine. [1]
Education
Harding was educated at Padua College (Brisbane), [2] and subsequently studied medicine at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree in 1982. [3] He undertook short courses in musculoskeletal medicine at the Hôtel-Dieu de Paris with Professor Robert Maigne, and Dr Jean-Yves Maigne. In 1995 he completed a Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Otago. [4]
Professional career
Harding has operated a musculoskeletal clinic at suburban Sandgate in Queensland for a number of years. [5] He has also served as a speaker and educator within the field of musculoskeletal medicine. [6]
Harding notes that musculoskeletal pain is the most common pain affecting Australians, and this also has a high economic cost to the community. Harding, however, advocates a form of “ self-efficacy”, that is, “putting the patient in control”, through carefully explaining what is happening. He maintains that this can have surprisingly positive results. [7]
The work of Geoff Harding was recognized in 2017 with the awarding of an Order of Australia Medal. [8] The citation reads: “For service to musculoskeletal medicine”. [9]
Personal life
Harding is a part-time musician, performing with a local band. [10]
References
- ^ Australian Government website for Honours, www.itsanhnour.gov.au. 20 December 2001. Accessed 5 March 2019
- ^ Padua College Newsletter, 3 November 2016.
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^ alumni.uq.edu.au
https://alumni.uq.edu.au/article/2017/06/uq-community-members-shine. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
{{ cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=( help)[ title missing] - ^ Australian Musculoskeletal Network, http://www.amsn.com.au/interviews/; http://anzos-2014.p.asnevents.com.au/speaker/96338. Accessed 5 March 2019.
- ^ "Dr Geoff Harding | Australian Doctor Group". www.australiandoctor.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
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^ aamm.org.au
http://aamm.org.au/the-aam-commitee. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
{{ cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=( help)[ title missing] - ^ Doctor’s spine speciality recognised with OAM. JacqHenry. Queensland Times. 12 June 2017. https://www.qt.com.au/news/doctors-spine-specialty-recognised-with-oam/3188525/. Accessed 9 March 2019.
- ^ Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Special Edition. Monday 11 June 2001.
- ^ Australian Government website for Honours, www.itsanhnour.gov.au, accessed 20 December 2001.
- ^ "Geoff Harding — ASN Events". anzos-2014.p.asnevents.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
Geoffrey Alexander Harding OAM (born 1950), most often known as Geoff Harding, is a Brisbane-based medical practitioner and a recognized leader within the field of musculoskeletal medicine. [1]
Education
Harding was educated at Padua College (Brisbane), [2] and subsequently studied medicine at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree in 1982. [3] He undertook short courses in musculoskeletal medicine at the Hôtel-Dieu de Paris with Professor Robert Maigne, and Dr Jean-Yves Maigne. In 1995 he completed a Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Otago. [4]
Professional career
Harding has operated a musculoskeletal clinic at suburban Sandgate in Queensland for a number of years. [5] He has also served as a speaker and educator within the field of musculoskeletal medicine. [6]
Harding notes that musculoskeletal pain is the most common pain affecting Australians, and this also has a high economic cost to the community. Harding, however, advocates a form of “ self-efficacy”, that is, “putting the patient in control”, through carefully explaining what is happening. He maintains that this can have surprisingly positive results. [7]
The work of Geoff Harding was recognized in 2017 with the awarding of an Order of Australia Medal. [8] The citation reads: “For service to musculoskeletal medicine”. [9]
Personal life
Harding is a part-time musician, performing with a local band. [10]
References
- ^ Australian Government website for Honours, www.itsanhnour.gov.au. 20 December 2001. Accessed 5 March 2019
- ^ Padua College Newsletter, 3 November 2016.
-
^ alumni.uq.edu.au
https://alumni.uq.edu.au/article/2017/06/uq-community-members-shine. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
{{ cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=( help)[ title missing] - ^ Australian Musculoskeletal Network, http://www.amsn.com.au/interviews/; http://anzos-2014.p.asnevents.com.au/speaker/96338. Accessed 5 March 2019.
- ^ "Dr Geoff Harding | Australian Doctor Group". www.australiandoctor.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
-
^ aamm.org.au
http://aamm.org.au/the-aam-commitee. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
{{ cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=( help)[ title missing] - ^ Doctor’s spine speciality recognised with OAM. JacqHenry. Queensland Times. 12 June 2017. https://www.qt.com.au/news/doctors-spine-specialty-recognised-with-oam/3188525/. Accessed 9 March 2019.
- ^ Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Special Edition. Monday 11 June 2001.
- ^ Australian Government website for Honours, www.itsanhnour.gov.au, accessed 20 December 2001.
- ^ "Geoff Harding — ASN Events". anzos-2014.p.asnevents.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2019.