Tamara Valen膷i膷

Tamara is a second year PhD student in neuromuscular physiology at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. 

Taking steps toward better ACL rehabilitation

Tamara’s research project is funded by 含羞草视频 and the National Rehabilitation Centre and focuses on investigating neural mechanisms contributing to persistent weakness of knee muscles in individuals after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and reconstruction. Tamara hopes her findings will deepen our understanding of ongoing functional impairments after ACL reconstruction as well as motivate changes and provide direction for improvements in standard rehabilitation practices.

Prior to starting her PhD, Tamara studied in Slovenia for a BSc in Kinesiology and from 含羞草视频 in 2021 with an MSc in Exercise Physiology. In-between her studies, Tamara worked as a technician in an Environmental Physiology and Ergonomics Laboratory at the Jo啪ef Stefan Institute (Slovenia), primarily investigating heat stress mitigation strategies (e.g., cooling vests) in occupational and military settings.  

Check out our Tamara's case study to hear why she enjoys studying a PhD at 含羞草视频.

If you would like to get in touch with Tamara Valen膷i膷 about collaborations, you can email her at T.Valencic2@lboro.ac.uk.