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Senior Research FellowJenninfer Dunn

MPhil(Massey) PhD(Otago)

Email jennifer.dunn@otago.ac.nz

Jennifer is a registered physiotherapist who has worked in the field of spinal cord injury rehabilitation for over 25 years.

She continues to combine a clinical role with her current academic position. The combination of these two positions ensures that clinical relevance is maintained in her research.

Research interests

  • Spinal cord injury
  • Upper limb reconstructive surgery for people with tetraplegia
  • Management of chronic orthopaedic conditions and total joint arthroplasty
  • Rehabilitation outcomes and measurement

Publications

Dunn, J. (2026, September). Triceps rehab protocols: A short overview of protocols. Verbal presentation at the World Tetrahand Pre Congress Therapy Day, Aylesbury, UK. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Dunn, J. (2026, September). Nerve transfer enhance surgical access and timeliness of upper limb reconstruction in cervical spinal cord injury. Verbal presentation at the World Tetrahand Congress, Aylesbury, UK. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Dunn, J. (2026, September). Therapist-led planning: From assessment to action. Invited presentation at the World Tetrahand Congress, Aylesbury, UK. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Miller, R., Dunn, J. A., O'Beirne, G. A., Whitney, S. L., & Snell, D. (2026). Mild traumatic brain injury recovery: A qualitative study of noise sensitivity, vestibular issues and anxiety interactions. Brain Impairment, 27(3), IB25095. doi: 10.1071/ib25095 Journal - Research Article

Griffiths, G. S., Lennox Thompson, B., Snell, D. L., & Dunn, J. A. (2026). A patient-informed framework for complex regional pain syndrome care delivery: A mixed-methods study. Disability & Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2710824 Journal - Research Article

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