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Jenni Naisby is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Northumbria University with expertise in pain management, Parkinson’s disease, and healthcare technology. Her work integrates clinical practice, qualitative research, and patient-centered interventions. She teaches on the BSc (Hons) and MSc Physiotherapy programs, focusing on evidence-based practice and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Education: PhD in Physiotherapy (2015), BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (2010), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2015). Professional registrations include Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Research interests span pain management in chronic conditions, technology applications in healthcare (e.g., smartphone apps for falls reporting), and qualitative studies exploring patient experiences in Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, and post-surgical recovery. Her recent work highlights the usability of co-produced digital tools and the sustainability of exercise programs post-surgery.
Notable collaborations include studies on the iFall app for falls reporting in Parkinson’s and the PREPARE-ABC trial evaluating post-abdominal cancer rehabilitation. Supervision includes undergraduate, MSc, and PhD projects focusing on clinical reasoning, pain management protocols, and complementary therapies.
Her contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, with publications addressing gaps in pain knowledge among healthcare students and exploring yoga’s role in neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis.
