People

Robynne Gilchrist

Lecturer
School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
 Robynne Gilchrist

Profile

Biography

Robynne recently joined the University of Essex as a Lecturer in Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences. After graduating as a Biokineticist in 2018, Robynne has since been involved in her own private practice and academia in South Africa. She is currently completing her PhD in Human Movement Science at Nelson Mandela University where her research interests are focused on collaboration and interprofessional education in healthcare.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Human Movement Science) (Research) Nelson Mandela University,

  • Master of Human Movement Science (Research) Nelson Mandela University, (2022)

  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (Human Movement Science: Biokinetics) Nelson Mandela University, (2018)

Appointments

University of Essex

  • Lecturer, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (1/3/2024 - present)

Other academic

  • Lecturer Assistant, Department of Human Movement Science, Nelson Mandela University (1/3/2021 - 31/10/2023)

Teaching and supervision

Current teaching responsibilities

  • Introduction to Sports Therapy (SE114)

  • Evaluation of Sports and Exercise Injuries (SE218)

  • Injury Management and Rehabilitation (SE219)

  • Manual Therapy (SE228)

  • Applied Sports Therapy (SE315)

  • Sports Therapy Placement (SE321)

Publications

Journal articles (4)

Gilchrist, R., Kholvadia, A. and Burdick, WB., Patients’ Perceptions of Interprofessional Collaboration: A Scoping Review. Patient Experience Journal. 11 (1), 154-172

Gilchrist, R. and Kholvadia, A., (2023). Team approach to osteoarthritis management: Viewpoints of biokineticists and physiotherapists in South Africa. South African Journal of Sports Medicine. 35 (1), v35i1a15260-

Gilchrist, R. and Kholvadia, A., (2023). Osteoarthritis rehabilitative practices among biokineticists and physiotherapists in South Africa. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences. 29 (4), 371-382

Bahdur, K., Gilchrist, R., Park, G., Nina, L. and Pruna, R., (2019). Effect of HIIT on cognitive and physical performance. Apunts. Medicina de l'Esport. 54 (204), 113-117

Contact

r.gilchrist@essex.ac.uk

Location:

ESA.3.32, Colchester Campus