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The Centre for Health Activity and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR), School of Physiotherapy is organizing a post-grad symposium centered on the theme of Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research on Tuesday, December 3rd 2019.

This is an opportunity for PhD and Masters students to practice the art of public speaking and present their research to a diverse PhD and supportive academic audience.

The programme for the day will include presentations from post-graduate candidates working in the area. The programme will also include a keynote from Professor Lloyd Davis from Science Communication on how to communicate for research impact. The day will conclude with a panel discussion on the world of research impact.

Further programme details will be posted by mid-november.

Contact: clinicalresearch.physio@otago.ac.nz for further information.

Zoom: https://otago.zoom.us/j/756673039

Programme

9:00 am Welcome and Opening: Prof Leigh Hale, Dean School of Physiotherapy

9.15 am Invited Speaker: Prof Lloyd Davis, the Stuart Professor of Science Communication – 'Research Communication'

10.00 am Student Speakers:
BH Roxburgh, Dept of Surgical Sciences, Dunedin School of Medicine "A comparison of four cardiopulmonary exercise testing modalities in severe lower-limb osteoarthritis patients"
E Gray, School of Physiotherapy, "Perceptions of engaging in physical activity in adults following coronary artery bypass graft surgery"

10:40 am Morning Tea

11:10 am Student Speakers:
H Xiao, School of Physiotherapy "Bullying and health-related quality of life in children and adolescent Chinese students"
R Othman, School of Physiotherapy, "Physical activity levels influence somatosensory function in people with musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis"
A Qureshi, School of Physiotherapy, "Development of a psychosocial intervention program to enhance resilience and psychological well-being among informal care givers of stroke survivors"

12:10 pm Poster Presentation:
L Dovenberg, Department of Psychology, Topic: Physical activity engagement for people with autism spectrum disorder

12:30 pm Lunch (Food provided)

1.30 pm Student Speakers:
H Peng, Dept of Children and Women's Health "Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides regulate age‐related lineage commitment between osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation"
S Dassanayake, School of Physiotherapy, "The effect of physical activity on blood pressure in adults with resistant hypertension: A systematic review protocol"
ML Rahman, School of Physical Education "A Conceptual Framework for Modelling Safe Walking and Cycling Routes to Secondary Schools"


2.30 pm Expert Panel Discussion: Research Impact with Prof Dave Baxter, Prof Sarah Derrett and Assoc Prof Debra Waters

3.15 pm Afternoon Tea

3.45 pm Student Speakers
J Mathew, School of Physiotherapy "Neurofeedback for knee osteoarthritic pain: a feasibility study protocol"
HJ Tan, School of Physiotherapy, "Understanding acupoint sensitization: a narrative review on phenomena, potential mechanism, and clinical application"

4.30 pm Closing

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