Dr Daniel O'Brien

Auckland University of Technology

Key roles

  • Senior Lecturer - Physiotherapy Department
  • Head of Postgraduate Studies - School of Clinical Sciences
  • Executive Member Osteoarthritis Aotearoa New Zealand (OAAoNZ)
  • Chair of OAAoNZ Summit Committee - 2020-2022, 2024; Co-Chair of OAAoNZ Summit Committee - 2025

Arthritis specialty areas

  • ACL injury/post-traumatic osteoarthritis
  • Management of chronic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system (i.e. lower limb joint pain and OA)
  • Development/implementation of interprofessional clinical services and service delivery models

Published grant findings

The well-being of people with ACL rupture-related post-traumatic OA in Aotearoa New Zealand Visit link Aotearoa Osteoarthritis Guidebook Visit link Most people waiting for OA care never get it – it’s time to try a different approach Visit link An Evidence-Informed Model of Care for People with Lower Limb Osteoarthritis in New Zealand Visit link Why does Aotearoa New Zealand need an Osteoarthritis Summit? Visit link