Overview
Availability
- Dr Niru Mahendran is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Improving stroke recovery and rehabilitation
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Understanding active ingredients of clinical rehabilitation
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Improving physical activity and secondary prevention in people with neurological conditions
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Improving quality of and access to subacute rehabilitation systems and services
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Enabling tailored rehabilitation after stroke
Works
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2016
Conference Publication
Predictors of Daily Ambulation Activity Across the First Six Months Following Hospital Discharge Post-Stroke
Mahendran, Niruthikha, Kuys, Suzanne S. and Brauer, Sandra G. (2016). Predictors of Daily Ambulation Activity Across the First Six Months Following Hospital Discharge Post-Stroke. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, -, 2016. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.08.169
2015
Other Outputs
Ambulation recovery after stroke
Mahendran, Niruthikha (2015). Ambulation recovery after stroke. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2015.901
2015
Conference Publication
Exploring community ambulation after stroke: Longitudinal measurement of community ambulation across the first six months after hospital discharge
Mahendran, N., Kuys, S. S. and Brauer, S. G. (2015). Exploring community ambulation after stroke: Longitudinal measurement of community ambulation across the first six months after hospital discharge. SMART STROKES 2015 Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 2-4 September 2015. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1111/ijs.12584
2013
Conference Publication
The validity and reliability of accelerometers and GPS for the purpose of free-living community ambulation measurement post-stroke
Mahendran, N., Downie, E., Ng, P., Kuys, S. and Brauer, S. (2013). The validity and reliability of accelerometers and GPS for the purpose of free-living community ambulation measurement post-stroke. 9th Australasian Nursing and Allied Health Stroke Conference, Queensland, Australia, 22 – 23 August 2013. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/ijs.12172
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Niru Mahendran is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Exploring optimal dose of rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions
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Understanding the active ingredients of rehabilitation of people with neurological conditions
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Helping people with stroke return to meaningful and healthy lives early after stroke
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer, Dr Melanie Hoyle
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Doctor Philosophy
What is the effect of manipulating dose of rehabilitation therapy on recovery post stroke?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding key components contributing to sustained physical activity and walking after stroke.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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