A Neuro Physio Podcast

Professor Suzanne Kuys - Clinical Masters & Research Higher Degree tips, Stroke Rehab

A Neuro Physio Podcast

Show Notes

2.34 – Intro 2.53 – Career pathway 5.40 – Queensland Health Advanced Clinician 9.40 – Starting PhD – Increasing active therapy using a treadmill 14.25 – Demonstrating to physios that treadmills are beneficial for gait training 18.55 – Current research – the IMPACT trials. 21.55 – The PhD journey 24.02 – Where to start when you’re thinking about doing research – get talking to people 26.31 – Ideas for contacting research mentors 28.00 – Average work day 31.06 – Moving from clinical to a...

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