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Dr Tash Pocovi is a Research Fellow based at Macquarie University's Spinal Pain Research Centre who primarily studies how manage and prevent musculoskeletal pain disorders.
Her most recent work has demonstrated that simple exercise strategies can be effective in reducing conditions such as recurrent low back pain, offering low-cost and accessible alternative to expensive treatments that would otherwise be prohibitive for patients to access. She is now testing these prevention-based approaches in clinical settings across Australia and internationally.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Testing the efficacy of the WalkBack intervention delivered online for the prevention of recurrent low back pain.
Pocovi, T. (Primary Chief Investigator), Hancock, M. (Chief Investigator), Lin, C. W. C. (Chief Investigator), French, S. (Chief Investigator), Maher, C. (Chief Investigator), Jenkins, H. (Chief Investigator), Graham, P. (Chief Investigator), van Dongen, J. M. (Chief Investigator), Dear, B. (Chief Investigator), Hinman, R. S. (Chief Investigator), Cummings, S. (Chief Investigator), Tiedemann, A. (Chief Investigator), Jentz, H. (Partner Investigator) & Mace, K. (Partner Investigator)
1/03/26 → 1/06/28
Project: Research
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Prevention and Education Against Chronic Episodes of Low Back Pain
Ostelo, R. (Primary Chief Investigator), Maas, E. (Chief Investigator), Hengel, E. (Research Coordinator), Staal, B. (Associate Investigator), Barten, D.-J. (Associate Investigator), Koes, B. (Associate Investigator), Pisters, M. (Associate Investigator), Kiers, H. (Associate Investigator), Hancock, M. (Associate Investigator), Voogt, L. (Associate Investigator), Pocovi, T. (Associate Investigator) & Van Dongen, J. (Associate Investigator)
1/12/25 → 1/12/28
Project: Research
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Do clinician characteristics and competence impact the effects of interventions for musculoskeletal pain?
Hancock, M. (Primary Chief Investigator), Sharp, S. (Student CI), Jenkins, H. (Supervisor) & Pocovi, T. (Supervisor)
6/03/25 → 1/10/30
Project: Research
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Acceptability and feasibility of implementation of the WalkBack intervention into clinical practice: A mixed-methods study.
Pocovi, T. (Primary Chief Investigator), Hancock, M. (Associate Investigator), Jenkins, H. (Associate Investigator), French, S. (Associate Investigator), Lin, C. W. C. (Associate Investigator), Ayre, J. (Associate Investigator), Mullane, V. (Associate Investigator) & Fagan, R. (Other)
1/06/25 → 1/06/26
Project: Research
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ANZBACK: Effectiveness and acceptability of a swimming program for low back pain: a randomised controlled trial
Jenkins, H. (Primary Chief Investigator), Hancock, M. (Chief Investigator), Wareham, D. (Chief Investigator), Maher, C. (Chief Investigator), Fuller, J. (Chief Investigator), Graham, P. (Chief Investigator), Pocovi, T. (Chief Investigator), Mace, K. (Chief Investigator), Collison, K. (Chief Investigator) & Panagopoulos, J. (Chief Investigator)
3/04/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Rotator cuff tendinopathy diagnosis, nonsurgical medical care and rehabilitation: a clinical practice guideline
Pocovi, N. C., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Physiotherapy. 72, 1, p. 74 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does cognitive functional therapy reduce the amount of opioids dispensed for chronic low back pain over 12 months: a secondary analysis from the RESTORE trial
Thiveos, L., Kent, P., Gnjidic, D., Pocovi, N. C., Smith, A., O'Sullivan, P. & Hancock, M. J., 1 Apr 2026, In: European Journal of Pain (United Kingdom). 30, 4, p. 1-10 10 p., e70275.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Facilitating meaningful consumer and community engagement in research: co-designing plain language guides for applied health research projects
Ayre, J., Pocovi, N. C., Galpin, K., Singleton, A. C., Taba, M., Raeside, R., Wardak, S., Ruiz, J., Mac, O., McFadden, K., Tracy, M., Chalouhi, K., Mitchell, C., Edlund, G., Ma, I. C. K., Nadesan, W., Yan, J., Knight, C. & Muscat, D. M., 25 Jun 2026, In: Public Health Research and Practice. 36, 2, p. 1-7 7 p., PU25040.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Motivators, barriers, and facilitators for starting and continuing a swimming program for chronic back pain: a qualitative study
Wareham, D. M., Fuller, J. T., Pocovi, N. C., Jenkins, H., Ayre, J., Mace, K., Tambree, K. & Hancock, M. J., Apr 2026, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 82, p. 1-9 9 p., 103518.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prognostic factors of future disability following recovery from an episode of low back pain
Nogueira, L. A. C., Hancock, M., Downie, A., Kongsted, A. & Pocovi, N. C., 22 Aug 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Pain. 106422.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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NHMRC Low Back Pain Centre of Research Excellence – ANZBACK PhD scholarship
Pocovi, T. (Recipient), 16 Jun 2021
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Walking can prevent low back pain recurrence
Pocovi, T., Lin, C. W. C., Hancock, M., Graham, P. & French, S.
20/06/24
1 Media contribution
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Advocating for effective care in a disjointed residential aged care sector.
1/04/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Does regular walking prevent lower back pain: Adults needed for back pain studies.
1/03/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other