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Thesis title

Physical activity, sleep, and fatigue in Parkinson's disease.

Area of study

  • Parkinson's disease
  • Physical activity
  • Management

Supervisors

  • Dr Prasath Jayakaran, Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago (Primary Supervisor)
  • Professor Leigh Hale, Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (First Class), University of Otago, 2019.

Publications

Journal article

Still A, Hale L, Swain N, Jayakaran P. (2021) Self-reported depression and anxiety are correlated with functional disability in Parkinson's disease. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. 2021;49(1).

Presentations

Still A, Hale L, Swain N, Jayakaran P. (2020) Self-reported depression and anxiety are correlated with functional disability in Parkinson's disease. World Federation of Neurorehabilitation & French Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (WFNR & SOFMER) conference 2020. (ePoster)

Still A, Hale L, Swain N, Jayakaran P. (2020) Self-reported depression and anxiety are correlated with functional disability in Parkinson's disease. Centre for Health Activity and Rehabilitation Research' graduate seminar 2020. (Oral)

Awards

The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship 2021
University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship 2016

Why did you choose the School of Physiotherapy?

After completing my final undergraduate year with Honours, I knew that I enjoyed the research aspect of Physiotherapy. In addition, I could see the importance of research in helping to advance the physiotherapy profession and improve patient care. Therefore, I choose the School of Physiotherapy to start my academic pathway under the guidance of a knowledgeable and supportive academic team here.

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