Lorna Paul

Professor Lorna Paul is a faculty member in the Department of Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University. Her research focuses on rehabilitation strategies for neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, particularly Multiple Sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injuries, and osteoarthritis. She leads projects exploring physical activity’s role in symptom management, telerehabilitation, and virtual reality (VR) applications for rehabilitation. Notable projects include the PRACTISE feasibility study for stroke rehabilitation and initiatives on MS symptom management through exercise. Paul’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with projects funded by organizations like the Multiple Sclerosis Society and NHS Ayrshire and Arran. She supervises doctoral students and actively publishes in areas like meta-analyses of physical therapy interventions and patient engagement.

• Key Projects: PRACTISE (telerehabilitation), Exercise/Physical Activity for MS Management, VR in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation.
• Research Interests: MS Rehabilitation, Physical Activity’s Impact on Chronic Diseases, VR Rehabilitation Techniques.

Her contributions extend to global initiatives, such as developing social enterprise programs in Sri Lanka with the British Council. Paul is committed to advancing evidence-based practices in physiotherapy and improving patient outcomes through innovative interventions.