In this week's SPRINT Project blog we are meeting Robyn Royston and Anisha Ebenezer , who are completing an MSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham. Keep reading to find out all about them and how they will be getting involved with the team!
Hi there! We are excited to introduce ourselves as the current second year MSc Physiotherapy students who are doing our research placements with the SPRINT team. For the next four to five weeks, we will be working with our supervisor, Prof Jennifer Cumming, in researching and setting up a study that revolves around intrusive imagery in athletes who have experienced injuries.
Let's find out more about Anisha!
My name is Anisha Ebenezer, an international student here in Birmingham. Before moving to the UK, I completed my BSc in Kinesiology in Nova Scotia, Canada. It was a journey that fueled my passion for understanding the human body and the ways we move. I have decided to pursue a Physiotherapy degree to further explore the concepts that I learnt from my undergrad, in a healthcare perspective. It has been challenging and rewarding experience so far with the clock to graduation next year starting to tick down.
While I am not currently a competitive athlete, I enjoy dabbling in a variety of activities recreationally. Some of my fondest memories come from participating in Bharatanatyam classes (a classical South Indian dance style) and after-school basketball games. As I settle into this placement, I am excited to see how my love for sport and dance along with research will merge in the upcoming weeks. I look forward to learning about this new potential intersection between psychology and physiotherapy while honing my skills to prepare for my dissertation.
Image description: A photo of Anisha wearing her clinical placement uniform.
Next up is Robyn!
My name is Robyn Royston, born in Germany, with family roots from South Yorkshire and Germany. Before moving to Birmingham for masters, I completed my BSc in Sports and Exercise Therapy at York St John’s (a lot smaller than UoB). Growing up, moving around with my father's job and my mother working in healthcare introduced the idea of healthy living both physically and mentally. It expressed how minor changes can make large alterations in life both for yourself and others.
I have competed in netball since primary school, with chances to play at grassroots level, county level and university level. Across this time, I have captained and vice captained teams and am currently captain of my team. Over recent years I have begun running for charities alongside studying, to aid in raising money for a local cancer hospice back home, who’s been close to my heart since my uncle passing 5 years ago. Sports have always allowed me to express who I am and how I feel when I have been unable to stay, providing me with a team outlet, in whom to bond with and create memories.
Hopefully these next 5 weeks will allow Anisha and myself time to work amongst the team and learn about psychology and the role it plays within sports and dance, as well as how it fits into physiotherapy as practice and in how we treat other individuals. I look forward to working with as many of you as possible and furthering my knowledge and understanding of psychology and its importance and awareness.
Image description: A photo of Robyn following a charity run.
We can’t wait to share with you our journey and how we navigate our studies, experiences, and explore the dynamic world of sport, dance, and research.
Image credit: Robyn Royston & Anisha Ebenezer.
Written by Robyn Royston & Anisha Ebenezer, Research Placement Physiotherapy MSc Students in the SPRINT Project.
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