Presentations and Interviews
Presentations we have given to health professionals, patient groups and organisations, and interviews with our team
2024
Department of Health & Social Care Delivery Plan Working Group - Research
Workshop on Post Exertional Malaise
Nikki presented alongside other esteemed researchers in the ME field about muscle function during PEM
2023
Norwegian ME Association
Michelle and Natalie presented virtually at the Norwegian ME Association on "Understanding and Managing ME/CFS for physiotherapists", including information about our education strategy
CSP Annual Conference - England
Nikki presented the results of our home-based physiological testing study at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy conference and took questions from the audience, as well as two poster presentations for our heart rate monitoring survey and vagus nerve stimulation survey.
Karen was interviewed by Physio Update, an independent website for physiotherapists. She talks about how she became involve in ME, and why our book is important for physiotherapists
Hope 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland
Nikki and Karen launched our new book and discussed our research to date as part of the "Taking Control - ME, Fibromyalgia & Long Covid" conference. Attendees even received a free copy of our book!
Nikki and Karen were interviewed by David Tuller, a journalist and public health lecturer at the University of California, Berkley Center for Global Public Health, with a special interest in ME. We talked about the formation of Physios for ME and our new book
Karen was interviewed by Rob Messenger, who is undertaking an impressive "500 Miles for ME" challenge to raise money for ME charities.
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Karen talked to Rob about our work, how physical exertion affects people with ME, and what physiotherapists could do to help people with ME.
“Physical Activity Clinical Champions”
Michelle presented to a national team of “Physical Activity Clinical Champions” on “when it is not appropriate to exercise”, exploring ME and Long Covid and how to identify post exertional malaise
2022
The Perrin Technique Conference
Nikki presented virtually at the Perrin Conference to discuss our research on physiological testing in people with ME
IACFS/ME Conference
Nikki spoke virtually at the IACFS/ME Conference (International Association for CFS/ME) to present our research to date
CSP/RCOT: Let's Talk Long Covid: Dysautonomia
Nikki presented to members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists about dysautonomia and Long Covid
Northumbria University
Nikki presented to physiotherapy students at Northumbria University, giving an overview of ME and Long Covid
North West ME Professionals
Nikki presented to a group of North West UK health professionals with a special interest in ME, to discuss our research on physiological testing in people with ME
End PJ Paralysis
Nikki presented with an update on ME and Long Covid
Later Life Conference
Nikki and Natalie presented "Long Covid and lessons learnt from other
post-viral conditions such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/CFS" and took questions from delegates
2021
ME/CFS International Conference
Nikki presented virtually at the ME/CFS International Conference run by the National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases in Australia. We had two posters accepted; the physiological testing feasibility study, and our heart rate monitoring survey
World Physiotherapy Conference
Nikki and Michelle presented two posters; "Educating physiotherapists on the implications of Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome & Myalgic Encephalomyelitis during the Covid-19 pandemic: A virtual approach" and "Survey of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis(ME) to explore their use and experiences of physiotherapy services in the UK "
The team presented on a Long Covid webinar for student physiotherapists. We covered incidence, demographics and symptoms, what can be learned from post viral fatigue syndrome and ME, fatigue definition and management, precautions about exercise, and personal Long Covid experiences
Paul Wagstaff Commemorative Lecture
Organised by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, Nikki led a presentation on "Long Covid and lessons learned from other post viral conditions such as ME/CFS"
2020
Michelle, Natalie and Nikki presented on a live webinar for health professionals; "When exercise isn't indicated but rehab is" aimed at identifying and managing post viral fatigue syndrome / Long Covid
Physiotherapy UK Conference
The team discussed the formation of Physios for ME, information about ME, post viral fatigue syndrome, Covid rehab and management strategies
London ACPIN
Nikki presented to London ACPIN (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology): “Fatigue : Potential Causes, Management and Special Populations Including Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome and ME.”
The team presented: “Post-Viral Fatigue (PVF), Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)” to highlight when exercise is not always an appropriate intervention
East Midlands CSP Webinar
Nikki presented to the East Midlands CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) about post-Covid fatigue, in an event themed on “Community Rehabilitation in the Region”
CSP Webinar
The team presented on a webinar for the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) with the theme: "A Spotlight on Fatigue"