Susan Hillier

Professor Susan Hillier is an academic and clinician with teaching and research interests in the broad field of neuroscience and rehabilitation. One of her main research areas is on the effectiveness of rehabilitation approaches after stroke - this includes the role of afferent stimulation or training, as well as models of rehabilitation. The influence of rehabilitation on neuroplasticity is also a focus. Susan also has an interest in movement education and intervention approaches for other populations such as children with developmental coordination disorder or people who are ageing.
She has become particularly interested in people's sense of self - how their self-image and self-efficacy may change after experiencing stroke, disability or illness - and more importantly how people can improve their lives by changing their perceptions.