Graduate students from the MSc in Performing Arts Medicine (PAM) made their mark in this year’s PAMA Conference in New York City.
The conference took place at the Weill Cornell Medical Centre on 7
July. Four ex students presented their research work which was conducted
during their UCL studies. It was also great to see previous and current
students attend the conference.
Karolin Krell M.Ost MSc, a Physiotherapist and Osteopath and one of the MSc Performing Arts Medicine graduates shared her experience:
“The MSc in Performing Arts Medicine is run by UCL in collaboration with the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), the Royal College of Music, Trinity Laban Conservatoire and the Institute of Sport Exercise & Health.
I focused my MSc research study on sleep and rest amongst performing artists which was the first of its kind, exploring sleep habits and behaviours of this cohort compared to existing extensive research relating to elite athletes in sports medicine and science. It has been a hard process but definitely a journey I look back on positively today especially when being selected internationally to present the results and highlights the need of more research in the performing arts.”
Shortly after completing the study Karolin had been selected to present her research at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium 2016 in New York City at the Weill Cornell Medical Centre Presbyterian. Delegates from all over the world dedicated in the field of Performing Arts Medicine presented their research.
“Presenting my study between the research award winners and highly cited authors on the main stage was certainly an experience" Karolin says.
“The ISEH, BAPAM and many other institutions have been of immense help to complete the study.” The huge response rate of 500 participants in a three months data gathering period was mentioned as outstanding during Karolin’s presentation in New York City.
Karolin’s research was also chosen to be presented in Los Angeles at the Healthy Performer Conference at Chapman University Orange, and to top her own expectations Karolin will present a scientific poster on her research study later this year at the Academy for Performing Arts in Hong Kong at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMAS) Conference 2016.
Thinking back Karolin said "I enjoyed my MSc studies especially Thursday afternoons at the ISEH and the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Module which was taught by lecturers who are highly experienced in their field with the majority of them involved in the Olympics and other high end sports. Since completing my MSc in 2015 I have extensively worked with performing artists and supported the German National Rowing and Boxing Team with their preparation for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro." Karolin now works in a private practice in London and at the London Contemporary Dance School - The Place.