Dr Karen McConnell
@McConnellPhysio
Lecturer and researcher at Queen's University Belfast, children's physiotherapist. All views are my own!
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06-02-2018 14:14:40
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All election candidates and those campaigning on their behalf, should be supporting RNIB's call to make the next General Election the most accessible ever by ALWAYS adding ALT text to images & capitalising each word in hashtags.
#SeeDifferently
Without the use of ALT this is how many newsfeeds look (blank) it frustrating not knowing the significance of an imageβ¦ isnβt itβ¦ keep this in mind and #GetALTing see my pinned post for more information π
Day 22 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation was some speedwork - 1k, x2 800s, x2 600s, x2 400s with a rest in between each. Nice to do something different! #CreatingChangeTogether
Day 21 of #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation involved plenty of wall balls at hyrox today. Legs will be sore tomorrow! #CreatingChangeTogether
Day 20 of #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation and I enjoyed walking between meetings today, especially as the sun was out! And it was lovely to finally meet Erin Byrd from UU to talk about all things physical activity for those who are often excluded. #CreatingChangeTogether
Day 19 of #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation. My legs are sore & tired after yesterday, so today is a much needed rest day. I haven't moved much but feel very blessed to have spent the day with my mum & sister (who lives in Australia)! #CreatingChangeTogether #AfternoonTea
Day 18 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation was a doubles hyrox sim at Core Fitness NI. Loved it!! #CreatingChangeTogether
Sport/PA practitioner, clinician or researcher delivering physical activity for kids w/ IDD? Email me to take part in a Delphi survey to establish consensus of opinion on items that should be included in prof guidelines on implementation of PA interventions: [email protected]
Day 17 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation wasn't very active for me, but that's OK. I still did 8000 steps and climbed 10 floors. #CreatingChangeTogether
Itβs #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay . Access isnβt just ramps/bars but after being away at a Hen Party & finding it v challenging without my trusty bars/grab rails, this is my tribute to them. #Accessibility is dignity & peace of mind. Vid description in first comment #GAAD
Day 16 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation and we're out for an evening scoot! #CreatingChangeTogether
Day 15 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation and I had the pleasure of chasing after my Aussie niece! She can move fast for a 9-month old! #CreatingChangeTogether
Day 14 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation involved a rather wet, woodland walk! #CreatingChangeTogether
Day 12 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation and another beautiful day at the North Coast π The girls loved taking their Australian cousin for a walk this morning before breakfast! #CreatingChangeTogether
Day 11 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation involved lots of walking around Portrush and some watching of the North West. Mostly spent at Barry's (now Curry's) if I'm honest! I also spotted my boat...see photo π #CreatingChangeTogether
Day 10 #MoveEveryDayInMay for MaeMurrayFoundation and a PB for my 5k at Run the Runways tonight π₯³ #CreatingChangeTogether
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