Kristian Jocher

BSc Physical Activity and Health Science,
PhD Candidate SETU (Health Sciences)
Qualified Specialist Exercise Instructor (CanRehab & BACPR)

[Peter Francis @peterfrancis_ie]

In many ways this trip was the end of the beginning. 6 years, 12 annual meetings, the funding of 8 PhD candidates, all building towards a peak team performance at the biggest conference of its kind in the world.

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#EVOLVE

[The EVOLVE Research Group @EVOLVE_SETU]

Congratulations to Kristian on sharing his research into the impact of footwear on walking mechanics in hikers at ACSM 2025 #EVOLVE

[The EVOLVE Research Group @EVOLVE_SETU]

A big day for the team at ACSM today with no less than 4 presentations. But it's ok, the locals are right behind us #EVOLVE #ACSM25

[The EVOLVE Research Group @EVOLVE_SETU]

The BAD NEWS is: this event is SOLD OUT !

The GOOD NEWS is: we are squeezing in a few more seats and you can get them here

https://t.co/wfZmfYpYfw

[South East Technological University @SETUIreland]

EVOLVE Research Group is hosting its 12th research meeting this May, the theme of which is 'A Festival of Ideas.'
📅Thursday, 8 May
🎫Free event, booking required
@EVOLVE_SETU | @SETU_CWScience | @SETU_Research | @VIVOBAREFOOT | @UPMCIreland
https://t.co/1MBVB8QbT7

[The EVOLVE Research Group @EVOLVE_SETU]

The group are both proud & overwhelmed to be announcing that Professor @IreneSDavis from @USouthFlorida, a former ACSM president & founder of the national running center at Harvard Medical School is to be a keynote speaker at the 12th meeting of @EVOLVE_SETU on Thursday May 8th

[The EVOLVE Research Group @EVOLVE_SETU]

Is pain even real?! Professor Mark Johnson will be asking this & all sorts of other interesting questions when he is at SETU Carlow Campus on Thursday May 8th. They are still talking about him here since his last sold out show 3 -years ago. Tickets out now https://t.co/8YuQHEhALL

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

All wrapped up 🎁 Here, we would like to thank Everyone for all the support in 2024 and after a well deserved break we'll see you all in 2025... Happy holidays

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

Our final speaker of the day and the newest member of @EVOLVE_SETU Elisabetta Brigo. Elisabetta is covering the topic of Plantar Fasciopathy and is it a mismatch disease of the foot?

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

Welcome Mark! Fresh in the door but hit the ground running with his work so far relating to mismatch diseases... Best of luck

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

And we're back after a good feed! Next up Postgrad/Lab Tech Laura Coleman giving us an informative talk on Cytokines as Biomarkers of Disease and Recovery.

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

And time for a well deserved lunch! Some exciting research within SETU's Department of Sport and Health Sciences @SETU_CWScience. After the break, we have more to come... Stay tuned

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

Jia wei Siow at the helm with the impact of surface and footwear on intuitive running speed.

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

My turn to present, Very grateful to have the chance to present again. This time a slight change of pace, where we are asked the question; Should hikers feet be closer to the ground?

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

And a return to the @EVOLVE_SETU group's PhD Researchers with Aoife Langford's own study examining the reliability of an obstacle course to assess Functional Movement Skills.

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

After a brief coffee break, the remaining S&C Masters take to the stage. Well done to all and best of luck with your projects going forward ☘️

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

Over to the first set of @SETU_CWScience's S&C master students giving their proposals for their research projects.

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

Next up, Liam Hughes with his research looking into Footwear Recommendations for children and adolescents.

[Kristian Jocher @krisjocher]

All underway for the 11th Meeting of the Evolve Research group. SETU's very own Chris Nulty Kicking us off with the main talk of the day, discussing his research investigating Collagen Supplementation.

[The EVOLVE Research Group @EVOLVE_SETU]

🚨Save The Date🚨

Our annual Christmas Conference will take place on Friday, 6th December.

Check out the schedule and range of talks available on the day 👇

Please register your interest ASAP via the link below. There are limited tickets available 🎟

https://t.co/69ALnYJsD6