Lorna Paul

Professor Lorna Paul is a distinguished academic and Chartered Physiotherapist with over thirty years of professional experience. Currently serving as Professor of Allied Health Science at Glasgow Caledonian University's School of Health and Life Sciences, she has held prominent academic positions including a Readership in Rehabilitation at the University of Glasgow. With 189 publications and over 5,600 citations, her scholarly impact is substantial across rehabilitation science.

Lorna Paul's research focuses primarily on neurological rehabilitation with particular emphasis on innovative technology applications for people with long-term conditions. Her work spans multiple sclerosis rehabilitation, stroke recovery, telerehabilitation, and physical activity interventions for various chronic conditions. She has made significant contributions to understanding exercise interventions, fatigue management, and the use of digital platforms to deliver rehabilitation services, especially in resource-limited settings.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with recent work examining adaptive physical activity interventions for stroke survivors, telerehabilitation effectiveness in low and middle-income countries, and technology-assisted rehabilitation approaches for neurological conditions. The breadth of her research spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, feasibility studies, and implementation research, with strong emphasis on practical applications that can improve patient outcomes.

Lorna Paul co-founded Giraffe Healthcare Community Interest Company (www.giraffehealth.com), an online platform dedicated to remote delivery of physiotherapy and podiatry services. Her professional background includes serving as a Physiotherapist and Team Manager for the Great Britain Men's Wheelchair Basketball team between 1998 and 2001, demonstrating her commitment to sports rehabilitation and adaptive sports. Her expertise encompasses exercise testing, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and executive function assessment, making her a versatile researcher in rehabilitation science.