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Kathryn Mares is an Associate Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of East Anglia (UEA), affiliated with the School of Health Sciences. She holds roles as Course Director for the MSc Clinical Research and Lead for the NIHR-funded component of this course. Her affiliations include the Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging and the Lifespan Health research groups.
- Education: Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (1993, Addenbrookes School of Physiotherapy), MSc Health Sciences (2002, UEA), PhD (2014, UEA).
- Teaching: Leads courses in physiotherapy, stroke recovery, and clinical research.
Her research focuses on neurological physiotherapy, particularly interventions using digital technology for post-stroke rehabilitation, including functional strength training and mobile applications. She has pioneered projects like the FeSTIvAL App and NeuroVirt virtual reality rehabilitation. Key interests include pediatric neurorehabilitation, aphasia-accessible research, and immersive medical education technologies.
Recent articles explore parent-delivered pediatric rehabilitation strategies, aphasia survey co-production, and stroke rehabilitation educational frameworks. Her work emphasizes translating research into clinical practice through technology and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Kathryn has secured funding for initiatives addressing post-stroke fatigue management and post-COVID-19 rehabilitation. She is a member of professional societies such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology.
