Physiotherapy (Theses and Dissertations): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Static joint angle measurement: developing the Uillinn Method © for measurement of knee and elbow angles and comparing its precision with the universal goniometry
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2005)There remains a deficit of knowledge regarding the expected error associated with the universal goniometer (UG). The Uillinn Method© (UM) was devised as an alternative approach to joint angle measurement. This system uses ... -
The effect of robot mediated therapy on upper extremity dysfunction post stroke
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2005)Stroke is the leading cause of acquired disability with upper extremity (UE) dysfunction being one of the residual deficits associated with stroke. Recovery of the UE is less than that of the lower extremity and contributes ... -
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 ... -
Physical activity and its promotion in a primary care population
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2015)The rising burden of non-communicable diseases signals a stark and growing threat to the world's health and physical inactivity coupled with an increasingly sedentary lifestyle are recognised as significant and persistent ... -
Physical activity through the cancer trajectory
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2012)With earlier diagnosis and newer targeted treatments for cancer, the numbers expected to survive this diagnosis continue to increase. Therefore, the longer term health and well-being of cancer survivors is garnering increased ... -
The influence of body mass on gait parameters
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2012)This research assessed the relationship between increased body mass and gait. Previous literature has noted that a reduced velocity is adopted by overweight participants. Velocity has been shown to have a confounding ... -
Potential uses for active video games in health care
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2013)Introduction: Sedentary activity and a lack of physical activity are both known risk factors for obesity and non-communicable diseases. In the past 50 years there has been a notable increase in the development and use of ...
