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PhD Experience Conference 2011

PhD Experience Conference 2011. Managing the research process and overcoming difficulties and barriers. Stephanie King. Introduction. BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy. MSc (by research) Clinical Biomechanics. PhD Musculoskeletal Biomechanics. Where it all began…. BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (UCLan).

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PhD Experience Conference 2011

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  1. PhD Experience Conference 2011 Managing the research process and overcoming difficulties and barriers Stephanie King

  2. Introduction • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy • MSc (by research) Clinical Biomechanics • PhD Musculoskeletal Biomechanics PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 2

  3. Where it all began….. • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (UCLan) PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 3

  4. My motivation….. • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (UCLan) • Dissertation • “The effect of cryotherapy on postural control” • Equipment • Motion Capture • Force Plates • Software and data analysis • Research Process • Developing methodology • Working in a team • Data analysis • Critical thinking PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 4

  5. Getting started..... • MSc (by research) in Clinical Biomechanics • The effect of a 3-month supervised exercise programme on the gait and balance of participants with peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication. • Initial Challenges: • Biomechanics • Peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication • Self motivation • New equipment • Time management PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 5

  6. Overcoming these problems..... • Time management • Sacrifices • Reward motivation PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 6

  7. How?..... • Check-lists • Deadlines • Goals PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 7

  8. Impact.... • Analysing data • Writing discussion • Bringing it all together PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 8

  9. Future work.... • PhD • Increased workload • Graduate teaching assistant • New equipment PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 9

  10. Conclusions.... • What works for me: • Checklists for specific tasks • To-do lists and prioritise them • Rewards • Enjoying time off! PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 10

  11. Stephanie King S.L.King@2008.hull.ac.uk +44 (0)1482 463859 Don Building Room 105 PhD Conference 2011, Hull| February 2011| 11

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