Biography

Niamh Brady is a lecturer in Anatomy and Neuroscience at University College Cork (UCC) and also works clinically as a specialist musculoskeletal physiotheraist. Before joining UCC in 2019, Niamh lectured in anatomy and physiotherapy at University of Limerick and Brunel University London. Niamh obtained a BSc (First Class Hons) Physiotherapy from Trinity College Dublin and subsequently completed her Master’s degree with Distinction in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland, Australia in 2013. Niamh worked in the HSE across various clinical settings before moving towards musculoskeletal specialisation in private practice. Niamh is currently completing her PhD to investigate the role of Virtual Reality (VR) in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal shoulder pain. As part of her PhD research, Niamh collaborates with a team of international researchers and expert clinicians in the field of physiotherapy from University College Cork, University of Limerick, Technological University Dublin and HAN University (Netherlands). To date, her PhD work has resulted in four peer-reviewed publications and two associated book chapters. As well as written publications, Niamh has been invited to present PhD and related research findings at seven international conferences since commencing her PhD studies.

Research Interests

My research interests are related to musculoskeletal pain and pain neuroscience. I am also interested in how digital technologies such as Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality can support healthcare and rehabilitation. I have embarked on a PhD which consists of interlinked studies which will investigate the Role of Virtual Reality Interventions in the Management of Musculoskeletal Shoulder Pain. Virtual Reality is a novel technology that has the potential to provide non-pharmacological pain relief and remote healthcare delivery, which may provide a sustainable platform for rehabilitation of a myriad musculsokeletal and long-term conditions. As member of the Interprofessional Learning committee at University College Cork I am intersted in research to support the development of interprofessional education to support all students in the disciplines of medicine and health. 

Teaching Interests

Current teaching resposibilities include:

Module co-ordinator Clinical Anatomy (PP6012)

Module co-ordinator Antatomy of Exercise (AN1063)

Final Year Research Project supervision AN6010 and PP6002

I am currently completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning at UCC to advance my knowledge and skills so that I can best support our Third Level students.