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Allyson is a physiotherapist, researcher and lecturer with a particular interest in neurological rehabilitation. Her current research focuses on ways to provide sustainable physiotherapy and increase physical activity for people living with neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and stroke. She has extensive clinical experience working with people with Parkinson’s disease, including setting up the University of Canberra Student Led Neurological Physiotherapy Clinic. She is also a founding member of the UC Clinical Research Rehablilitation and Translation group.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The University of Sydney
Mar 2016 → Aug 2022
Award Date: 17 Nov 2022
Bachelor, Physiotherapy (Honours), Charles Sturt University
Award Date: 14 May 2004
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CRAMS 2: From research to practice: piloting clinical implementation strategies for CRAMS (Cardiovascular Rehabilitation for transient ischaemic Attack and Mild Stroke)
FREENE, N. (CI), Walton, L. (CoI), Chadwick, H. (CoI), Austin, K. (CoI), Cowans, S. (CoI), Strahan, J. (CoI), Scott, P. (CoI), Kashkavij, S. (CoI), FLYNN, A. (CoI), NIYONSENGA, T. (CoI), MOHANTY, I. (CoI), Tyack, Z. (CoI), Stirling, M. (CoI), Poulsen, V. (CoI), Mandhan, V. (CoI), Patel, R. (CoI), Park, P. (CoI) & Piechowski, B. (CoI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Cardiac Rehabilitation for transient ischaemic Attack and Mild-Stroke (CRAMS): a randomised controlled trial
FREENE, N. (CI), FLYNN, A. (CoI), PRESTON, E. (CoI), DAVEY, R. (CoI), Cowans, S. (CoI), Caprecho, K. (CoI), NIYONSENGA, T. (CoI) & MOHANTY, I. (CoI)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Intergenerational programs in residential aged care in Australia: Who is using them, and what are the barriers to broader implementation?
D'CUNHA, N. (CoI), ISBEL, S. (CI), CAVE, B. (CoI), PENG, F. (CoI), GREBER, C. (CoI), FLYNN, A. (CoI) & CASTRO DE JONG, D. (CoI)
15/07/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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2020 ACEN Research Grant Application – WIL Research Grant
BACON, R. (CI), BROWN, N. (CoI), KELLETT, J. (CoI), MILLAR, C. (CoI), FLYNN, A. (CoI), Moore, M. (CoI), Georgouopoulou, E. (CoI), Chapman, S. (CoI), Etherington, J. (CoI), Hopkins, S. (RA) & Johnston, K. (CoI)
1/09/20 → 1/09/21
Project: Research
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Parkinson's ACT supporting research in the Student Led Neurological Physiotherapy clinic
FLYNN, A. (CI), PRESTON, E. (CoI) & Canning, C. G. (CoI)
1/11/17 → 1/01/20
Project: Other
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The effectiveness of cardiovascular rehabilitation for transient ischaemic attack and mild stroke: A randomised controlled trial
Walton, L., Preston, E., Flynn, A., Davey, R., Niyonsenga, T., Mohanty, I., Cowans, S., Lueck, C. & Freene, N., 2026, In: Clinical Rehabilitation. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding implementation outcomes of cardiovascular rehabilitation for transient ischaemic attack and mild stroke: a process evaluation
Walton, L., Flynn, A., Preston, E., Davey, R. & Freene, N., 3 Apr 2026, In: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 25, 1, p. 157-169 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“Are Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Effective in Improving Aerobic Capacity for People with Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke? A Rapid Review and Meta-analysis”
Walton, L., Preston, E., De Mendonca, J., Flynn, A., Davey, R. & Freene, N., Jan 2026, In: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Publish Ahead of Print, p. 1-37 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Inspiratory muscle training for people with Parkinson's disease: A protocol for a mixed methods randomised controlled trial
Fernandes Barreto De Mendonca, J., Preston, E., Flynn, A. & Bissett, B., 22 Jun 2025, In: BMJ Open Respiratory Research. 12, 1, p. 1-7 7 p., e003120.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activity counseling early postelective percutaneous coronary intervention (ACE-PCI): Mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial
Freene, N., Carroll, S. J., Flynn, A., Bowen, S., Holley, R., Rodway, K., Niyonsenga, T. & Davey, R., Mar 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Health Science Reports. 7, 3, p. 1-10 10 p., e1963.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Findings from University of Canberra Provides New Data on Ischemia (Understanding implementation outcomes of cardiovascular rehabilitation for transient ischaemic attack and mild stroke: a process evaluation)
FREENE, N., PRESTON, E., DAVEY, R. & FLYNN, A.
9/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Reports on Parkinson's Disease Findings from University of Canberra Provide New Insights (Inspiratory muscle training for people with Parkinson's disease: a protocol for a mixed methods randomised controlled trial)
PRESTON, E., BISSETT, B. & FLYNN, A.
8/07/25
1 item of Media coverage
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ACT women impacting the World (Cup) from our own backyard
Flynn, A. & Van Den Heuvel, A.
23/07/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment