Physiotherapy: Recent submissions
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Pain-related Disability, Physical Function and Behavioural Aspects of Ankylosing Spondylitis-related Inflammatory Low Back Pain
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2019)Inflammatory low back pain (ILBP) is a key clinical symptom and a significant problem in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and its high socioeconomic costs are mainly attributed to disability. Ankylosing spondylitis-related ... -
How Children Use Active Videogames and the Association Between Screen Time and Physical Activity.
(2015)Objective: The energy required to play active videogames (AVGs) has been reported on in the literature;however, little is known about how children use such games in their home environment. The aim of this ... -
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: ... -
Comparison of bioelectrical impedance analysis and magnetic resonance imaging for the quantification of fat mass
(ClinMed International Library, 2015)Introduction: Body composition is a key determinant of health. Many methods, including bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), are available to estimate body composition; however the validity of ... -
Energy expenditure of standing compared to sitting while conducting office tasks
(2017)This study aimed to investigate the energy expenditure of common office-based tasks. The objectives were to: (a) test the classification of tasks as sedentary or light-intensity physical activity and (b) compare the ... -
Operational quality control and safety issues in Short-Wave Diathermy
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2003)Short-wave Diathermy (SWD) is the therapeutic application of radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation of 27MHz by physiotherapists. The RF radiation emanating from SWD units cannot, however, be contained, but spreads ... -
Normative Values for Hip Flexion Range of Motion and Strength in Professional Rugby Union Players.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2019)Professional Rugby Union is a multi-directional field-based team sport. It involves intermittent periods of high-speed running, changes of direction, kicking, and a high volume of collision-based activities, such as ... -
The Role of Physical Activity for Patients with Advanced Cancer
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2019)Abstract The aim of this thesis was to explore the role of physical activity for people living with advanced stages of cancer. The use of both a quantitative and qualitative elements in this thesis enabled a thorough ... -
An Examination of Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cardio-metabolic Health through the Modern Hepatitis C Continuum
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2019)Hepatitis C (HCV) is an established global health issue with an approximated worldwide incidence of 3%. Hepatic features of chronic hepatitis C; such as hepatic fibrosis, steatosis and cirrhosis, and extrahepatic features ... -
Lumbar spine injury in rowing: the influence of spinal kinematics, rowing mode and fatigue
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2011)Rowing is a sport which requires high volumes of training to compete at elite levels. Studies over recent years have noted an increase in the number of lumbar spine injuries reported by this population; however limitations ... -
The inter-relationship between body composition, physical activity and fitness in children
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2007)There is growing concern about the epidemic of childhood obesity and its associated health consequences. Contributing factors to this epidemic may be reduced levels of physical activity and increased levels of physical ... -
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in Oesophago-gastric Cancer Surviorship
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2018)As survival rates for oesophageal and gastric cancer slowly improve, there has been an emergence of a unique cohort of cancer survivors who present with multifaceted nutritional and physical needs which are amenable to ... -
Evaluating and optimising preoperative physical fitness to enhance postoperative outcome in major surgery
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2018)Higher levels of physical fitness are associated with numerous health benefits such as improved cardiovascular health, respiratory health, and musculoskeletal health (Heyward, 2010, Warburton et al., 2006). Current guidelines ... -
Physical activity and physical fitness in adults with Ankylosing Spondylitis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2016)International guidelines for the management of individuals with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) recommend a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities. While education, exercise and physiotherapy ... -
Physical functioning and rehabilitative needs across the cancer continuum in patients with oesophageal cancer
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2016)In recent decades, the incidence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma has dramatically increased, particularly in developed countries. Treatment for oesophageal cancer has traditionally been associated with poor outcomes and ... -
Physical function performance and recovery of patients undergoing abdominal surgery in relation to post-operative complications : a prospective real world study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2018)Objective: The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the physical function performance differences between those who develop complications and those who do not and determine their impact on recovery. Background: Complication ... -
Movement patterns and physical activity in children with neurodevelopmental disorders
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2017)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by difficulty with social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviours. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) ... -
Leadership Capabilities and Challenges in the Physiotherapy Profession in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Department of Physiology, Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Department of Physiology, 2017)The physiotherapy profession in Ireland is experiencing a period of transition and change and is facing many challenges. The importance of leadership in healthcare has been recognised, however, to date there has been ... -
Outcome measurement in physiotherapy practice & the preliminary development of a new measurement instrument
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2005)The 1990's became the era of accountability in health care services throughout the world and across all disciplines. Internationally, the profession of physiotherapy faced challenges in the acceptance and systematic use ... -
The inter-relationship between physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors in adults and children with cerebral palsy
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2014)The association between physical activity, delayed all-cause mortality, decreased risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and type II diabetes mellitus is well established. Physical activity has a positive ...