Ashlee Dunn

Emlyn and Jennie Thomas Postgraduate Medical Research Scholarship Winner 2013

Area of Research

Ashlee's doctoral research thesis explored the feasibility and effectiveness of a home and community based, individually tailored exercise program for stroke survivors within 12 month post stroke. She also examined the various ways to assess fitness levels in this population, relevant to the clinical setting.

My Jennie Thomas Scholarship Experience

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Ashlee assessing cardiorespiratory fitness trialling a clinically applicable ergometer and wheelchair

Measuring knee strength in both the affected and less affected sides of stroke survivors

The portable metabolic system allowed for the unique measurement of fitness during different activities such as rowing

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