Senior Lecturer in Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy
I am a Sports Therapist and Physiotherapist. I have worked in sport, the NHS, and in private practice. I am currently a PhD student in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at Durham University. I have previously undergone an undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Injury Management degree at York St John and then went on to complete a Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy master's both at Teesside University.
My research interests have included researching the knowledge and skills of student physiotherapy students when implementing psychological strategies such as goal setting in ACL rehabilitation. More recently I have been interested in women's health such as menopause and the impact this can have on women's experiences during physical activity.
I am a member of the HCPC professional body.
Teaching and supervision
I teach BSc (Hons) Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy and BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy.
I am module leader for SPO327 Complex and Contemporary Rehabilitation.
Research interests for potential research students
Research
My PhD looks at menopause through movement. I have an interest in women’s health especially menopause as well as the psychological impact of injuries on individuals.
My doctoral research primarily explores menopausal women’s embodied experiences of movement practices.