Dr. Nicky Spence
School of Health and Society
Current positions
Programme Leader in MSc Advanced Physiotherapy
Biography
Practicing physiotherapist and academic for over 30 years, interested in neurological, exercise and outcome measure research. Track record of successful Post graduate taught and research supervision and winner of the supervisor of the year award for 2022. Nominated for the international hero awards 2023, for work recruiting international students to the MSc Advanced Physiotherapy.
Areas of research
Physiotherapy, Outcome measurement, Sport, Running, Pilates
- Research modules
- Exercise and neurological content
- Neurological management of chronic conditions
- The role of exercise in patient management
Qualifications
- MSc in Health practice
- PhD 2010
Memberships
- Senior fellow of the HEA
- HCPC register
- Chartered Physiotherapist