Staff Profile
Dr Judy Purton
Senior Lecturer and Professional Practice Placement Coordinator
I became a full-time lecturer in physiotherapy in 2003 when I came to York St John University. I teach across both the BHSc and MSc (pre-registration) physiotherapy programmes, and also post-graduate modules. My main interests lie in neurology and, in particular, stroke. In my role as placement coordinator, I liaise with external partners in healthcare to procure placements for all the physiotherapy students and to support students and clinical educators throughout the placement experience.
Before moving into lecturing I was a clinical team leader in neurosciences in a large hospital trust, leading a team in stroke rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation, neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-surgical intensive care, and spinal injuries. Prior to this, I held a variety of senior physiotherapy positions, including wheelchairs and special seating, stroke rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, elderly care and musculoskeletal out-patients.
- School – School of Science, Technology and Health
- Email – j.purton@yorksj.ac.uk
- Phone – 01904 876 345
- Postgraduate Research Supervisor
Further information
Teaching
My main teaching responsibilities are in anatomy and physiology, neurology, management of falls, reflective practice, evidence-based practice, and preparation for professional practice placement. I also supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research.
Research
My research interests lie in stroke. I completed my doctoral thesis in 2016 – ‘Stroke Survivors’ Experiences of Upper Limb Dysfunction: A Longitudinal, exploratory study’.
I am involved in a team conducting research into self-management and MS.
I am an inaugural member of the Applied Clinical Research in Neuro-rehabilitation Group at Keele University.
Publications
Publications
Purton J, Golledge J (2007) Establishing an Effective Quantity of Physiotherapy after Stroke: a discussion, International Journal Therapy and Rehab, (14): 7; 318-321.
Conference presentations
Purton J, Hunter SM, Sim J (2015) Hopes and Expectations for recovery of the upper limb: a qualitative study of stroke survivors’ experiences. Physio UK, Liverpool (presentation and poster).
Poster presentations
Purton J, Hunter SM, Sim J (2015) A longitudinal exploration of stroke survivors’ experiences of upper limb dysfunction. UK Stroke Forum Conference, Liverpool.
Purton J, Hunter SM, Sim J (2012) The effect of upper limb dysfunction on self-concept after stroke: a narrative review. Physiotherapy Research Society Scientific Meeting, Sheffield.
Purton J, Perry N, Thompson G, Hunter SM (2010) The upper limb after stroke: a focus group to explore areas of interest to stroke survivors. UK Stroke Forum Conference, Glasgow.
Purton J, (2008) The Perceived Benefits to Stroke Survivors and Carers from Attending a Stroke Association Drop-in Service UK Stroke Forum, Harrogate.
Professional activities
Professional membership and committees:
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
- Member of the Association of Physiotherapists in Neurology
- Member of the Physiotherapy Research Society
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
