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Andrew Graham is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Teesside University's School of Health & Life Sciences (SHLS), specializing in Allied Health Professions. He concurrently holds roles as Course Lead for the MSc (pre-registration) Occupational Therapy program and module leader for multiple Level 4-7 courses. His clinical background includes NHS rotational therapy roles and private practice in amputee rehabilitation and pain management for medico-legal cases.
Education:
- PhD (2022): Teesside University (Sensory discrimination training for phantom limb pain)
- MSc Occupational Therapy (2013): Northumbria University
- BSc Sports Science & Psychology (2004): University of Liverpool
Research Focus: Mr. Graham's work centers on persistent pain management (particularly phantom limb pain), amputee rehabilitation, and innovative applications of extended reality (XR/virtual reality). He explores VR solutions for chronic pain and long-COVID fatigue through collaborations like the VR4Rehab project with University College Cork.
Projects & Collaborations:
- Lead Investigator: Virtual Reality rehabilitation for long-covid and chronic pain conditions (2022)
- Co-Investigator: STOP - Studies into the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain (2021-2026)
- Collaboration with 2PD.COO UK for SensTrain medical device development
Professional Activities:
- Co-lead, North-East and North Cumbria hub of the Council for Allied Health Professions Research (since 2023)
- Specialist Occupational Therapist with Elite Occupational Therapy Services (since 2021)
Awards & Recognition: While no formal awards are listed, his research has generated media attention for innovations in pain management technology.
