DrClaire Boswell-Ruys

Claire’s research within the spianl cord injury (SCI) field includes clinical trials to improve health outcomes. She investigates the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training for respiratory function, breathlessness and quality of life; functional electrical stimulation for cough, respiratory and bowel function; probiotics for the prevention of urinary tract infections; and neurostimualtion techniques to enhance muscle strength, mobility, breathing and function.

Claire’s current research projects with the Spinal Cord Injury Research Collaborative (SCIRC) at The University of Sydney investigate the effect of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on walking ability, breathing and upper limb function; acute intermittent hypoxia on muscle strength and function; and respiratory muscle training on respiratory function, swallowing and trunk control in people with SCI.