Laura McPherson

Sports Therapy Technician

Qualifications:

Sports Therapy BSc(hons)

When joined University of Kent:

March 2008

Main role at University of Kent:

Sports Therapy Technician

Areas of research interest / expertise:

The physiological and biomechanical responses to running at different body weight loads using the AlterG anti gravity treadmill.

Wheelchair base paralympic sports.

Favourite things about the role:

Being able to interact with the students at all three levels of the degree program.

Getting the opportunity to work with international athletes from various different sports.

Advice to Sports students at the University of Kent:

Use your time wisely.

Favourite sports:

Athletics, Football, and more recently Wheelchair Rugby

Email: l.mcpherson@kent.ac.uk

Tel: 01634 888812

Location: Medway