This week we are keeping it in the family and I'm joined by my cousin Oonagh Crilly.
After obtaining a physiotherapy degree Oonagh continued her journey in the academic world obtaining her masters, phd and postdoctoral , now she is a career researcher in the health & fitness world, involved in many exciting research projects in this field which aim to change the landscape of the rehabilitation world for the better.
On top of all this Oonagh is also a pilates instructor and about to partake in the Hyrox World Championships this year after qualifying from Koln!
In this conversation we mainly focus on the world of research, what that looks like and what one can expect from being a career researcher.
Considering the impacts studies have on how we approach exercise, nutrition and wellness I think it's interesting to get an insight into what goes on behind the scenes in this world.
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Disclaimer: this podcast represents the opinions of Eoghan and his guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice.
Time Stamps:
0.22 – Intro to podcast.
1.26 – Journey into the research world.
3.23 – What kept bringing Oonagh back to the research world in comparison to the clinical/hands on world.
4.35 – Talking through her research into using neuromuscular electrical stimulation on type II diabetes clients.
7.45 – The process of running a research project.
14.15 – Incorporating more qualitative research methods into her research and the benefits of it. Particularly looking at how it was used in Oonaghs research of bringing cardio rehabilitation into the home.
19.27 – Writing up the research paper and what’s included in them.
21.20 – Publishing research.
25.10 – Distinguishing what research to trust or not.
27.35 – A day in the life of a researcher and what Oonagh has currently going on.
29.00 – Current project Oonagh is working on around menopause.
34.16 – How it feels to now helping the upcoming researchers after being in their position originally.
35.38 – Advice to young Oonagh or other researchers starting off on their journey.
36.17 – Qualifying for the hyrox world championships.
43.10 – Teaching modified Pilates, why Oonagh likes it and how she teaches it. How found the leap to teaching a group class.
