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Kathryn Collins is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University, specializing in neuro-rehabilitation and stroke recovery research. She joined the university in 2017 after completing her PhD in Health Sciences at the University of East Anglia (2016), preceded by nine years of clinical practice in Chicago.
- Education:
- BSc Physiotherapy, The Sage Colleges (2003)
- PhD Health Sciences, University of East Anglia (2016)
Her research focuses on upper limb recovery after stroke, corticospinal pathway excitability assessment via TMS, neural plasticity, and translating research into clinical practice. She has conducted systematic reviews on kinematic movement analysis and test-retest reliability of TMS measurements.
Recent publications highlight systematic reviews, clinical tools (e.g., ORACLE contracture assessment), and quality improvement initiatives in rehabilitation. She has contributed to studies on joint contractures, pediatric trauma outcomes, and digital health interventions.
- Grants:
- Return to Work After Stroke (Bournemouth University Acorn Fund, 2018)
Collins has presented at international conferences including the Society for Neuroscience and Royal London Hospital Orthopaedic and Trauma Society meetings. She is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and former Health and Care Professions Council member.
