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2021 consensus statement for preventing and managing low back pain in elite and subelite adult rowers
(2021)Purpose: To synthesise evidence on low back pain (LBP) in adult rowers and to create a consensus statement to inform clinical practice. Methods: There were four synthesis steps that informed the consensus statement. In ... -
A radomised controlled trial evaluating family mediated excercise (fame) therapy following stroke
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2010)The aim of this study was to examine the impact of additional family mediated exercise (FAME) therapy on outcome of the lower limb (LL) following acute stroke through the implementation of a randomised controlled trial ... -
A randomised clinical trial of inpatient versus outpatient care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2004)The aim of this study was to evaluate the difference in effectiveness of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for patients with rheumatoid arthritis from a clinical and economic perspective. Inpatient rehabilitation was ... -
Active video games as a form of exercise and the effect of gaming experience: a preliminary study in healthy young adults.
(2012)Objectives: To examine the energy expenditure and heart rate response while playing active video games, and the effect of gaming experience on energy expenditure. Design: Cross-sectional study. Participants and ... -
Active video games as an exercise tool for children with cystic fibrosis.
(2013)Background: Active video games are used in many hospitals as exercise tools for children with cystic fibrosis. However, the exercise intensity associated with playing these games has not been examined in this population. Methods: ... -
Addressing complex societal challenges in health education ? A physiotherapy-led initiative embedding inclusion health in an undergraduate curriculum
(2019)People who are socially excluded experience vastly poorer health outcomes compared to the general population. Inclusion Health seeks to directly address this health inequity. Despite the increased requirement for health ... -
Advice for physiotherapists, (massage therapists, and other clinicians in very close contact) treating rowing athletes during and post Covid-19 pandemic
(World Rowing, 2021)Purpose: physiotherapists (and other clinicians working in very close contact with rowers) may be operating in multiple settings (small clinics, acute hospital settings, sports institutes). The aim of this document is to ... -
An exploration of aspects of health affected by treatment for breast cancer using international classification of functioning, disability and health
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2014)The primary focus of this thesis is to explore aspects of health affected by treatment for breast cancer using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Given the increased ... -
Are we tackle ready? Cross-sectional video analysis of match tackle characteristics in elite women's Rugby Union
(2024)The tackle contest is the most common and most injurious match contact event in rugby and is an indicator of performance. Tackle Ready is World Rugby's tackle technique education program. Limited research has characterized ... -
ARMED TO ESCAPE COVID-19: An evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 on a feasibility study to evaluate the effect of a self-management weight, education and exercise programme on pain, weight, and physical function in patients with knee arthritis at the Primary/Secondary interface.
(2021)Evaluation of preliminary data from this feasibility study supports the three- week intervention combining education, exercise and weight management in this patient group even during a pandemic. Based on the results of ... -
Balance and Physical Functioning in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer Post?Neck Dissection Surgery: A Case Series.
(2020)Background and Purpose: Rehabilitation research in people with head and neck cancer, undergoing neck dissection (ND) surgery, has been largely confined to evaluation of shoulder dysfunction. Balance and broader ... -
Beach Sprints Rowing: Injury and Illness Prevalence at the 2022 World Championships
(2024)Background: Injury and illness surveillance helps establish the infrastructure to provide adequate medical support at regattas and is the foundation for developing prevention strategies. Objectives: To assess the ... -
"Body on the line": experiences of tackle injury in women s rugby union a grounded theory study
(2023)Objectives Tackle-related injuries account for up to 67% of all match injuries in women’s rugby union. The perspective of women players on tackle injury can help key stakeholders understand psychosocial determinants of ... -
Brain Health in Retired Professional Rugby Union Players with a History of Concussion/Head Impact Exposure
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2021)Rugby has one of the highest incidences of concussion among all full-contact sports. There has been a global increase in rugby participation, now estimated at over eight million people worldwide. With the introduction of ... -
Cardiovascular Health in Professional Rugby Union Athletes
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2021)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) defines a class of diseases relating to the heart and blood vessels, including coronary heart disease, coronary artery disease and hypertension. CVD risk and outcomes can be managed through ... -
Cardiovascular risk and systemic inflammation in male professional rugby: a cross-sectional study
(2023)Objective To investigate cardiovascular risk factors’ prevalence and association with systemic inflammation in professional male rugby players (RP). Methods A cross-sectional investigation of 46 professional male RP ... -
Comment on 'Interventions to improve exercise behaviour in sedentary people living with and beyond cancer: a systematic review'
(2014)Background: To systematically review the effects of interventions to improve exercise behaviour in sedentary people living with and beyond cancer. Methods: Only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared an exercise ... -
Comparing Face-to-Face, Blended and Online Teaching Approaches for Practical Skill Acquisition: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(2024)Introduction: The efficacy of blended and online teaching methods for practical skill acquisition remains ambiguous, particularly for skills requiring haptic awareness and/or sensory training. This study aims to compare ...
