Translating Research into Practice

Dr Karen Hambly is the lead for the Sports Therapy, Physical Activity and Health research group within the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kent.

Dr Karen Hambly on behalf of the STPAH Research Group

<H3>The aim of the Sports Therapy, Physical Activity and Health research group is to apply sport and exercise sciences to research in sports therapy, health behaviour and various patient groups.</H3>
 
Translating Research into Practice - Monday 10th July 2017 
We are delighted to be able to announce that we have several international speakers already confirmed alongside speakers from our research group. 
 
FINAL PROGRAMME (May be subject to change)
9:30 to 9:50am           Registration 
9:50 to 10:00am          Welcome from Dr Mark Burnley 
                                   Director of Research, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent
 
10:00 to 10:45am        Professor Samuele Marcora
                                    Director of Research, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent
                                    ‘Psychobiology of physical activity behaviour’
 
10:45 to 11:30am        SSES Research Updates 
                                    Sports Therapy, Physical Activity and Health Research Group, University of Kent
                                    1. Dr Karen Hambly - Anti-gravity treadmill for knee cartilage repair rehabilitation
                                    2. Kyra De Coninck – The secret life of fascia
                                    3. Roisin Sullivan - The importance of long term exercise after stroke
                                    4. Anna Jackson – Exercise induced bronchoconstriction in elite football players: 
                                        the impact of screening and treatment on airway health and performance. 
                                    5. Karthik Muthumayandi - Digital Measurement of Physical Ambulatory Activity​
 
11:30 to 11:45 am       Short Break
 
11:45 to 12:45 noon    Professor Gabrielle Tuijthof 
                                    Lecturer in Smart Devices, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences &amp; Department of  
                                   Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam Medical Centre, The Netherlands
                                   ‘Sports rehab engineering – translating research into practice’
 
12:45 to 2:00pm          Lunch – networking and poster display
 
2:00 to 3:00pm            Professor Jeff G. Konin 
                                    Professor &amp; Chair, Physical Therapy Department, University of Rhode Island
                                    ‘Knowledge transfer of research to clinical practice for sport related concussions’
 
3:00 to 3:15pm            Short Break
 
3:15 to 4:00pm            Dr Dwayne Sheehan/Tracey Martin 
                                   Associate Professor, Mount Royal University, Canada/Senior Manager, Innovation, Vivo
                                   ‘Vivo for Healthier Generations’
 
4:00 to 4:30pm            Dr Steve Meadows and Dr Glen Davison 
                                    Sports Therapy, Physical Activity and Health Research Group, University of Kent
                                   ‘Effects of exercise on function of Parkinson’s disease patients’
 
5:00pm                       Drinks – Ship and Trades, Chatham Dockyard
 
FAQs
Where is the Royal Historic Dockyard Church?
A map and directions can be found here - https://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/medway/historic-dockyard/building/royal-dockyard-church-lecture-theatre
Is lunch provided?
Tea and coffee will be provided during the morning and afternoon short breaks. 
 Please note that lunch is not included in the booking for the event.
 You are more than welcome to bring your own lunch and the Historic Dockyard is a great location for a picnic. There are seating areas and benches just alongside the Church (see photo of Church on previous page).
 Alternatively, there are several food outlets on site.
The Wagon Shop is closest to the Church – <A HREF="http://thedockyard.co.uk/plan-your-visit/facilities/food-drink/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://thedockyard.co.uk/plan-your-visit/facilities/food-drink/</A> 
The Galvanising Shop which is closer to the car park – <A HREF="https://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/medway/historic-dockyard/building/galvanising-shop" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/medway/historic-dockyard/building/galvanising-shop</A>
 After the symposium closes you are welcome to continue networking with us at The Ship and Trades. <A HREF="http://www.shipandtradeschatham.co.uk/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.shipandtradeschatham.co.uk/</A>
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Dr Karen Hambly at k.hambly@kent.ac.uk
Will I receive a certificate of attendance for the event for my CPD portfolio?
Yes, all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for the event.

Royal Historic Dockyard Church Lecture Theatre

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