Personal profile
Biography
Dr Luke Jenkins is a Lecturer in the Physiotherapy department at Western Sydney University. He completed his PhD in 2023 and also holds a Masters of Physiotherapy from Sydney University and Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) from Western Sydney University.
Luke is now a member of the Brain Stimulation and Rehabilitation Lab in the School of Health Sciences, and previously held an honorary post-doctoral position at Neuroscience Research Australia.
Luke is a passionate educator, teaching across a range of subjects during his time as an academic, currently he teaches Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Western Sydney University.
Luke continues to work clinically as a physiotherapist within the scope of musculoskeletal pain and occupational health.
Research description
Luke is an early career researcher interested in understanding neurobiological mechansisms underpinning transition from acute to chronic pain. He has experience in a range of research methodologies including transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroencephalography, electromyography, quantitative sensory testing, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and proteomics. He has published work in high impact journals including PAIN and Journal of Pain.
Qualifications
Master of Physiotherapy, The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University
Doctor of Philosophy, Western Sydney University
Research keywords
- Pain
- Neurobiological
- Biopsychosocial
- Physiotherapy
- Evidence-informed
- Co-design
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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How are pain management interventions co-designed? A scoping review
Gashaw, M., Jenkins, L. C., Verhagen, A. P., River, J., Sharma, S., Pinto, R. Z. & Saragiotto, B. T., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Journal of Public Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Cupping therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain [Intervention Protocol]
Saragiotto, B. T., Almeida Silva, H. J., Fandim, J. V., Rios, W., Barbosa, G. M., Scattone Silva, R., Jenkins, L. C. & Cardoso de Souza, M., Jun 2025, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2025, 6, 17 p., CD015269.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercise-based rehabilitation for ACL injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Verhagen, A. P., Nasser, A., Jenkins, L., Monk, A. P., Saragiotto, B. T. & Stubbs, P., Nov 2025, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 80, 18 p., 103392.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preventing the transition from acute to chronic low back pain using home-based neuromodulation: Protocol for a randomised, controlled study
Suhood, A. Y., Summers, S., Stanton, T. R., Thomson, D., McAuley, J., Cashin, A., Jenkins, L. C., Alhassani, G., McNally, K. R., Gupta, A. & Cavaleri, R., 24 Jun 2025, In: BMJ Open. 15, 6, e096126.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Temporal changes in cortical sensory processing during the transition from acute to chronic low back pain
Chang, W. J., Jenkins, L. C., Humburg, P. & Schabrun, S. M., 24 Apr 2025, In: Pain Reports. 10, 3, 10 p., e1269.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HDR Theses
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Prediction and causal inference in the transition from acute to chronic low back pain
Jenkins, L. C. (Author), 2022Western Sydney University thesis: Doctoral thesis
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