معرفی
Gill Barry is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University's Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Department. Her research focuses on physical activity measurement in older adults and neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease, using emerging technologies like exergaming, fitness apps, and wearable devices. She explores applications of virtual reality for gait and posture retraining, and has developed interventions such as the Keep On Keep Up (KOKU) program for Parkinson’s patients and the BabyFRED study for postnatal stress incontinence. Her work integrates biomechanical analysis, sensor technology validation, and digital health solutions.
- Education:
- PhD in Physiotherapy (2013)
- MSc Sports Science (2008)
- BSc (Hons) Sports Science (2007)
Her research interests span neurorehabilitation, wearable technology applications, and aging-related physical activity interventions. Key projects include assessing stress incontinence in postpartum women via the FRED device and investigating barriers to cardiac rehabilitation in octogenarians. She has contributed to over 70 publications, with a focus on biomechanics, clinical trials, and technology-driven healthcare solutions.
Dr. Barry collaborates on interdisciplinary studies, including visuo-cognitive training using mobile apps and stroboscopic glasses for Parkinson’s patients, and validation of inertial sensors for Parkrun analysis. Her work emphasizes translational research to improve clinical outcomes and patient engagement through innovative technologies.
