Julie Whitney

Julie Whitney is a clinical academic physiotherapist specializing in ageing, with a focus on falls, frailty, cognitive impairment, and rehabilitation interventions.13 She holds the position of Lecturer in Physiotherapy at King's College London, where she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy courses.1 Additionally, she works clinically at King's College Hospital, leading a falls clinic and providing liaison services to care home residents.1

Dr. Whitney has significant experience in fall prevention research, having led two clinical trials in this area and contributed to multiple systematic reviews.1 Her expertise is recognized nationally, as she currently serves as the clinical lead for the National Inpatient Falls Audit covering England and Wales.12 She is also a member of the committee contributing to the development of NICE guidelines for fall prevention.1

In her role at King's College Hospital, Dr. Whitney is involved in various aspects of falls prevention and management:

1. She leads a falls clinic, providing specialized care to patients at risk of falling.1
2. As of 2024, she was presenting findings from the latest National Audit of Inpatient Falls report, focusing on patients who sustain hip fractures while in hospital.2
3. She advocates for a shift in approach from fall prevention to "Multifactorial Assessment to optimise Safe Activity" (MASA), emphasizing the importance of maintaining mobility in hospital patients, especially those over 65.2

Dr. Whitney's work combines clinical practice, research, and education, making her a prominent figure in the field of physiotherapy and falls prevention in the UK.13