Australia · Hamstring Injury Prevention · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. David Opar

Dr. Opar co-invented the NordBord, a device used by premier sporting leagues worldwide to quantify hamstring eccentric strength and mitigate soft-tissue injury risk in elite athletes.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Hamstring Injury Prevention, NordBord Eccentric Strength, Biomechanics, Sports Medicine
Academic position: Associate Professor & Co-Director of the Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Centre
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Hamstring Injury Prevention, NordBord Eccentric Strength, Biomechanics are advised to consult formal department application channels.

ACU guide ↗Biology subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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