Kerry Peek

Experts / Kerry Peek

Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Sydney

I have over 20 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist and hold the following qualifications: Doctor of philosophy (behavioural science), Master of Clinical Science (evidence-based practice), Post-Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy.

My research is focused on mitigating sports related head and neck injuries particularly in football (soccer).

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

By Shreya Mcleod, Kerry Peek

Clinical Articles

Public health

Kerry Peek

Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Sydney

More from this expert

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

Get the app

Site

Company

Connect

Legal

Discover

Healthed

First Healthed Webcast for 2026

An Update on Heart Failure in Primary Care

Tuesday 3rd February, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

Speaker

Prof Andrew Sindone

Cardiologist; Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Concord Hospital

We invite you to our first webcast of 2026, where Prof Andrew Sindone will provide an update on heart failure in primary care. Earn up to 4 hours CPD. RACGP & ACRRM accredited.

Kerry Peek

Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Sydney

More from this expert

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

Save time on registrations, track CPD, listen to full podcasts... sign in to your Healthed account now

Don't have an existing account? Sign up today

Sign up for a free Healthed account

Extra Details

PASSWORD RESET

Discover

Healthed

First Healthed Webcast for 2026

An Update on Heart Failure in Primary Care

Tuesday 3rd February, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

Speaker

Prof Andrew Sindone

Cardiologist; Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Concord Hospital

We invite you to our first webcast of 2026, where Prof Andrew Sindone will provide an update on heart failure in primary care. Earn up to 4 hours CPD. RACGP & ACRRM accredited.