Brosnan, Linda(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: Current evidence states that people with MS participate in significantly less exercise than non-diseased populations (Motl et al 2005). Recent research has identified numerous factors that may influence physical ...
Clifford, Eanna(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: To be considered ecologically valid, a test should reflect tasks performed in the 'real' world (Campbell et al. 2009). Physiotherapists work in many different settings, but whether the results of the MABC-2 ...
Hinch, Aideen(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: Eight geographical branches exist within the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) and their role is to serve the purpose of the Society. Engaging at branch level is an informal Continuous Professional ...
McCarthy, Raymond(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: Office workers are at substantial risk of developing low back pain (LBP). A dynamic chair called the Back App has been developed and is speculated to improve sitting posture.
Objectives: 1) To compare a) ...
Larkin, Louise(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: Physiotherapy and exercise are main components in the non-pharmacological management of AS (Zochling et al 2006). A minority of the Irish AS population participate in regular exercise (Fitzpatrick et al 2006). ...
Cooney, Eibhlis(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: Evidence supports multi-factorial interventions in reducing falls in older people in the community (Gillespie 2003). Research evaluating the impact of falls prevention programmes has generally focused on the ...
Murphy, Marie(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: IPE occurs when two or more professions learn with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and care (CAIPE 2002) It is being increasingly considered as part of undergraduate health professional ...
White, Alison(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: 'Back App' is a novel ergonomic stool whose seat design increases thigh-trunk angle similar to a saddle chair. It features an optional dynamic setting by means of an adjustable stability ball. To date no studies ...
O'Sullivan, Stephanie(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: Recently, there is a growing interest in the role of veterinary physiotherapy; however the concept of this speciality is still in its infancy in Ireland (Doyle and Horgan 2006). The apparent paucity of evidence ...
Condon, Marie(Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)
Background: Guidelines recommend people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) receive regular physiotherapy reviews (NICE, 2003). However little is known about how PwMS are currently reviewed. Reviews can be face-to-face, telephone ...