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Ms Karen Visser
Senior Lecturer: Physiotherapy
- VisserKS@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 29206 87692
- Ty Dewi Sant, Room Room 3.18a, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN
Overview
Research Interests
- Paediatric Orthopaedic and Neurological Rehabilitation
- Paediatric Physical Activity Participation and Health Promotion
Publication
2019
- Visser, K., Todd, G. L. and Pickering, D. M. 2019. Society and environment: Health-enhancing physical activity for children with Cerebral Palsy. Presented at: European Academy of Childhood Disability, 1-4 June 2016. pp. -.
2017
- Visser, K. S., Button, K. and Allen, D. 2017. Health-enhancing physical activity interventions for children and young people with neuro-disabilities: A Systematic Review Protocol. Presented at: HEPA Europe, 15-17 November 2017.
2015
- Daelmans, R. and Visser, K. S. 2015. To stretch or not to stretch?. Presented at: European Academy of Childhood Disability 2015, 27-30 May 2015.
- Pickering, D. and Visser, K. 2015. Enabling participation of children and young people with cerebral palsy in adapted cycling research. Presented at: Research Impact and Engagement Seminar, Cardiff, 21 May 2015.
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. and Todd, G. 2015. Analysing mosaic data by a ‘Wheel of Participation’ to explore physical activities and cycling with children and youth with cerebral palsy. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities 61(1), pp. 41-48. (10.1179/2047387714Y.0000000038)
2014
- Visser, K. S., Pickering, D., Todd, G. and Horrocks, L. 2014. Oral presentations: Adapted cycling physical health benefits for children with cerebral palsy [Abstract]. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 56(Supp 4), pp. 20-20. (10.1111/dmcn.12484)
- Visser, K. S., Pickering, D., Todd, G. and Horrocks, L. 2014. Adapted cycling physical health benefits for children with cerebral palsy. Presented at: EACD 26th Annual meeting, Vienna, Austria, 3-5 July 2014.
2013
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. S. and Todd, G. 2013. 'Every picture tells a story': Interviews and diaries with children with cerebral palsy about adapted cycling. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 49(12), pp. 1040-1044. (10.1111/jpc.12289)
- Todd, G., Visser, K. S., Pickering, D. and Horrocks, L. 2013. Cycling participation for children and young people with cerebral palsy. Presented at: European Academy of Childhood Disability, Newcastle, UK, 10-12 October 2013.
- Todd, G., Visser, K. S., Pickering, D. M. and Horrocks, L. 2013. Cycling participation for children and young people with cerebral palsy [Poster Abstract]. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 55(S2), pp. 36. (10.1111/dmcn.12259)
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. L. 2013. Social participatory benefits of adapted dynamic cycling: 'voices' from children and youth with Cerebral Palsy. Presented at: UK Disabled Children's Research Network meeting (UKDCRN13), Newcastle, UK, 27 June 2013.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2013. Adapted Dynamic Cycling for children and young people with Cerebral Palsy: a pilot study. Presented at: The Graduand Research Dissemination Evening, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 12 June 2013.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2013. Children with cerebral palsy’s participation in physical activities, including adapted cycling: Interview and diary data. Presented at: British Academy of Childhood Disability, Birmingham, UK, 25th March 2013.
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. S. and Todd, G. 2013. Adapted bikes - what children and young people with cerebral palsy told us about their participation in adapted dynamic cycling. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 8(1), pp. 30-37. (10.3109/17483107.2012.680942)
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2013. Pedal Power Final Report for Nancie Finnie Charitable Trust. Project Report. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Griffiths, S. and Visser, K. 2013. Effects of backpack loads on the late adolescent spine. APCP Journal 4(1), pp. 7-18.
2012
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2012. Participation in adapted dynamic cycling (ADC) - experiences of children and young people with cerebral palsy: a work in progress. Presented at: Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Annual Conference, Guoman Hotel, London, UK, 9-10 November 2012.
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. S. and Todd, G. 2012. Children with Cerebral Palsy - How can we hear their voice?. Presented at: 4th International Conference: Celebrating Childhood Diversity, Sheffield, UK, 9-11 July 2012.
- 2012. Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy's experiences of adapted dynamic cycling - interview and diary findings. Presented at: Physiotherapy Research Society 30th Scientific Meeting, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, 30 May 2012 Presented at Pickering, D. et al. eds.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2012. The transition from practitioner to researcher: physiotherapsist undertaking research with disabled children and young people. In: Fleming, J. and Boeck, T. eds. Involving children and young people in health and social care research. Abingdon: Routledge, pp. 108-117.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2012. Young people with Cerebral Palsy's experiences of adapted dynamic cycling. Presented at: Adolescent and young people's health conference, Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, UK, 27 March 2012.
- Visser, K. S., Todd, G., Horrocks, L. and Pickering, D. 2012. Pedal power pilot study: adapted dynamic cycling for children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Rehabilitation 26(3), pp. 280-287. (10.1177/0269215511425764)
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. S. and Todd, G. 2012. ‘Every picture tells a story’: Interviews with children with cerebral palsy about adapted cycling. Presented at: Communication, Medicine and Ethics, Trondheim, Norway, 28th-30th June 2012.
2011
- Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L., Todd, G. and Pickering, D. 2011. Pedal Power Pilot Study: adapted dynamic cycling for children with cerebral palsy. Presented at: World Congress of Physiotherapy, Amsterdam, June 2011.
Articles
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. and Todd, G. 2015. Analysing mosaic data by a ‘Wheel of Participation’ to explore physical activities and cycling with children and youth with cerebral palsy. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities 61(1), pp. 41-48. (10.1179/2047387714Y.0000000038)
- Visser, K. S., Pickering, D., Todd, G. and Horrocks, L. 2014. Oral presentations: Adapted cycling physical health benefits for children with cerebral palsy [Abstract]. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 56(Supp 4), pp. 20-20. (10.1111/dmcn.12484)
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. S. and Todd, G. 2013. 'Every picture tells a story': Interviews and diaries with children with cerebral palsy about adapted cycling. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 49(12), pp. 1040-1044. (10.1111/jpc.12289)
- Todd, G., Visser, K. S., Pickering, D. M. and Horrocks, L. 2013. Cycling participation for children and young people with cerebral palsy [Poster Abstract]. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 55(S2), pp. 36. (10.1111/dmcn.12259)
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. S. and Todd, G. 2013. Adapted bikes - what children and young people with cerebral palsy told us about their participation in adapted dynamic cycling. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 8(1), pp. 30-37. (10.3109/17483107.2012.680942)
- Griffiths, S. and Visser, K. 2013. Effects of backpack loads on the late adolescent spine. APCP Journal 4(1), pp. 7-18.
- Visser, K. S., Todd, G., Horrocks, L. and Pickering, D. 2012. Pedal power pilot study: adapted dynamic cycling for children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Rehabilitation 26(3), pp. 280-287. (10.1177/0269215511425764)
Book sections
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2012. The transition from practitioner to researcher: physiotherapsist undertaking research with disabled children and young people. In: Fleming, J. and Boeck, T. eds. Involving children and young people in health and social care research. Abingdon: Routledge, pp. 108-117.
Conferences
- Visser, K., Todd, G. L. and Pickering, D. M. 2019. Society and environment: Health-enhancing physical activity for children with Cerebral Palsy. Presented at: European Academy of Childhood Disability, 1-4 June 2016. pp. -.
- Visser, K. S., Button, K. and Allen, D. 2017. Health-enhancing physical activity interventions for children and young people with neuro-disabilities: A Systematic Review Protocol. Presented at: HEPA Europe, 15-17 November 2017.
- Daelmans, R. and Visser, K. S. 2015. To stretch or not to stretch?. Presented at: European Academy of Childhood Disability 2015, 27-30 May 2015.
- Pickering, D. and Visser, K. 2015. Enabling participation of children and young people with cerebral palsy in adapted cycling research. Presented at: Research Impact and Engagement Seminar, Cardiff, 21 May 2015.
- Visser, K. S., Pickering, D., Todd, G. and Horrocks, L. 2014. Adapted cycling physical health benefits for children with cerebral palsy. Presented at: EACD 26th Annual meeting, Vienna, Austria, 3-5 July 2014.
- Todd, G., Visser, K. S., Pickering, D. and Horrocks, L. 2013. Cycling participation for children and young people with cerebral palsy. Presented at: European Academy of Childhood Disability, Newcastle, UK, 10-12 October 2013.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. L. 2013. Social participatory benefits of adapted dynamic cycling: 'voices' from children and youth with Cerebral Palsy. Presented at: UK Disabled Children's Research Network meeting (UKDCRN13), Newcastle, UK, 27 June 2013.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2013. Adapted Dynamic Cycling for children and young people with Cerebral Palsy: a pilot study. Presented at: The Graduand Research Dissemination Evening, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 12 June 2013.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2013. Children with cerebral palsy’s participation in physical activities, including adapted cycling: Interview and diary data. Presented at: British Academy of Childhood Disability, Birmingham, UK, 25th March 2013.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2012. Participation in adapted dynamic cycling (ADC) - experiences of children and young people with cerebral palsy: a work in progress. Presented at: Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Annual Conference, Guoman Hotel, London, UK, 9-10 November 2012.
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. S. and Todd, G. 2012. Children with Cerebral Palsy - How can we hear their voice?. Presented at: 4th International Conference: Celebrating Childhood Diversity, Sheffield, UK, 9-11 July 2012.
- 2012. Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy's experiences of adapted dynamic cycling - interview and diary findings. Presented at: Physiotherapy Research Society 30th Scientific Meeting, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, 30 May 2012 Presented at Pickering, D. et al. eds.
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2012. Young people with Cerebral Palsy's experiences of adapted dynamic cycling. Presented at: Adolescent and young people's health conference, Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, UK, 27 March 2012.
- Pickering, D., Horrocks, L., Visser, K. S. and Todd, G. 2012. ‘Every picture tells a story’: Interviews with children with cerebral palsy about adapted cycling. Presented at: Communication, Medicine and Ethics, Trondheim, Norway, 28th-30th June 2012.
- Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L., Todd, G. and Pickering, D. 2011. Pedal Power Pilot Study: adapted dynamic cycling for children with cerebral palsy. Presented at: World Congress of Physiotherapy, Amsterdam, June 2011.
Monographs
- Pickering, D., Visser, K. S., Horrocks, L. and Todd, G. 2013. Pedal Power Final Report for Nancie Finnie Charitable Trust. Project Report. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Research
PhD Research in progress: Systems analysis of physical activity participation for children and young people with neurological disabilities, including a systematic review on physical activity participation interventions for children and young people with neurological disabilities.
Pedal Power: Does participation in adapted dynamic cycling affect lower limb muscle strength and length, activity levels, and quality of life for children and young people with Cerebral Palsy? This was a three-year (2009 -2011) collaborative research project investigating the effects of adapted dynamic cycling for children and young people with cerebral palsy. This project used both quantitative and qualitative methods.
A scoping project: Scoping for opportunities to develop rehabilitation research in Wales. September 2008 - June 2009. The Welsh Assembly Government funded this one-year collaborative research project.
A Pilot Study on the Effects of a Lower Limb Strengthening Home Exercise Programme for Children with Cerebral Palsy (2008) - MSc Research: A single subject research design investigating the use of a strengthening home exercise programmes for children and young people with Cerebral Palsy - effects on strength, gait and spasticity investigated, as well concordance levels.
Teaching
I started work as a Lecturer at Cardiff University in September 2004 and successfully completed a Postgraduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching in 2011. My teaching involves Undergraduate neurology, physiology, physiotherapy clinical skills and physiotherapy practice, research, and personal and professional development, as well as teaching on a Postgraduate Masters (MSc) in Physiotherapy.
I was the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Programme Manager from 2012-2016 and played a significant role in the accreditation and revalidation of the new Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Programme, implementation 2014. The new revalidated programme included Inter-professional Education (IPE) Modules and I lead a large IPE module including six healthcare professions, 2015-2019.
I am committed to collaborative practices and producing skilled, caring and compassionate practitioners. As Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Wales Education Officer (2013-2017) I have contributed at a national level to debate on physiotherapy education and curriculum. My research and scholarship involving paediatric populations has informed the paediatric and health promotion topics within Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught modules. I am a member of the CSP Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists and British Academy of Childhood Disability, as well as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I am involved as a volunteer in the Cardiff Race Running Dragons Club for children with a range of disabilities. I also volunteer within the community as an accredited LTA Level 2 Tennis Coach.
At first working part-time as a Lecturer, 2004-2009, I moved into full-time work as a Lecturer in September 2009. I obtained Academic Promotion to Senior Lecturer on a Teaching and Scholarship pathway in August 2017.
Biography
- Four year BSc Hons degree in Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 1989.
- MSc in Physiotherapy, Cardiff University, 2008.
- Post Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching, Cardiff University, 2011.
- Practical Leadership for University Management award from the Institute of Leadership and Management, London, 2016.
I worked for over 18 years, 1989-2008, as a physiotherapist in a variety of contexts and countries and have experience in both orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation. I am interested in combining advances in both these areas when managing patients with neurological pathologies, particularly in the paediatric population. Research includes investigation of strengthening programmes for children with cerebral palsy, muscle length interventions and outcomes, as well as physical activity participation interventions for children and young people with disabilities.
I am currently a Senior Lecturer on both the undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy degree programmes in the School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University.
I completed an MSc in Neurorehabilitation, Cardiff University, 2008 and a Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (PCUTL), Cardiff University, in 2011. I was the Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Programme Manager, 2012-2016 and completed a Practical Leadership for University Management award from the Institute of Leadership and Management in 2016. I was the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Wales Education Officer, 2013-2017. I am committed to on-going reflective practice in Learning and Teaching and combining scholarship with research. Due to my collaborative working practices, I was elected as Chair of School Meetings, 2014 -2017. I am currently a part-time PhD student investigating systems of physical activity participation for children and young people with neurological disabilities.
