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The effect of varying club head mass on velocity and kinetic energy

Tucker, Catherine; Kenny, Ian; Byrne, Derek; Anderson, Ross (Original Writing Ltd., 2009)

INTRODUCTION: Typically, the standard club head mass of a driver is 0.2 kg approximately (White 2006). The golfing governing bodies do not stipulate driver club head mass. Theoretically, an increase in club head mass will ...
The effect of warm-up, static stretching and dynamic stretching on hamstring flexibility in previously injured subjects

O'Sullivan, Kieran; Murray, Elaine; Sainsbury, David (BioMed Central Ltd, 2009)

Background: Warm-up and stretching are suggested to increase hamstring flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. This study examined the short-term effects of warm-up, static stretching and dynamic stretching on hamstring ...
The effects of adding a neuromuscular electrical stimulation device to a progressive resistance training programme in people with multiple sclerosis

Hughes, Lonan (University of Limerick, 2011)

Background: Multiple Scelrosis (MS) is a progressive demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. It is recognised that people with MS (PwMS) who require a mobility aid, experience higher levels of disability, ...
The effects of calculator usage on post-primary mathematics students at junior cycle level: a case study approach

O'Donnell, Sabrina Marie (University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2011)

The main purpose of this research paper was to explore the effects of calculator usage on post-primary mathematic students at junior cycle level. This research paper examines the effect of calculator usage on students‟ ...
Effects of chronic exercise intervention on gastric emptying

Horner, Katy (University of Limerick, 2010)

Many studies have linked altered gastric emptying (the rate at which food empties from the stomach into the small intestine) to increased food intake and obesity. Although findings comparing lean and obese individuals ...
The effects of contrast water therapy on recovery of muscle function post exercise

Algar, Lynne (University of Limerick, Department of Education & Professional Studies, 2010)

Background: Recovery from training is one of the most important aspects of improving athletic performance (Bishop el al., 2008). Contrast Water Therapy (CWT) has been reported to accelerate recovery of muscle function after ...
The effects of cryotherapy on proprioception, indices of muscle damage and on intramuscular, skin and core temperature

Costello, Joseph Thomas (University of Limerick, 2012)

Cryotherapy, the therapeutic use of cold, has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks. In sport medicine, whole body cooling is used before and after athletic participation. Pre-cooling before exercise enables an ...
Effects of low-dye taping on plantar pressure pre and post exercise: an exploratory study

Nolan, Damien; Kennedy, Norelee (BioMed Central, 2009)

Background: Low-Dye taping is used for excessive pronation at the subtalar joint of the foot. Previous research has focused on the tape's immediate effect on plantar pressure. Its effectiveness following exercise has not ...
The e-health implementation toolkit: qualitative evaluation across four European countries

MacFarlane, Anne; Clerkin, Pauline; Murray, Elizabeth; Heaney, David J; Wakeling, Mary; Pesola, Ulla-Maija; Waterworth, Eva Lindh; Larsen, Frank; Makiniemi, Minna; Winblad, Ilkka (BioMed Central, 2011)

Background: Implementation researchers have attempted to overcome the research-practice gap in e-health by developing tools that summarize and synthesize research evidence of factors that impede or facilitate implementation ...
Electromyographic analysis of the three subdivisions of gluteus medius during weight-bearing exercises

O'Sullivan, Kieran; Smith, Sharon M; Sainsbury, David (BioMed Central Ltd, 2010)

Background: Gluteus medius (GM) dysfunction is associated with many musculoskeletal disorders. Rehabilitation exercises aimed at strengthening GM appear to improve lower limb kinematics and reduce pain. However, there is ...
The elephant in the room: the influence of prevailing pedagogical practice on the integration of Design and Communication Graphics in the post-primary classroom

McGarr, Oliver (Design Education Research Group, Loughborough Design School, 2011)

Senior Cycle Technology subjects in Irish post-primary schools have recently been updated. One subject, Technical Drawing, has been replaced with a new subject called Design and Communication Graphics (DCG). The new subject ...
Evaluating complex interventions and health technologies using normalization process theory: development of a simplified approach and web-enable toolkit

May, Carl R; Finch, Tracy; Ballini, Luciana; MacFarlane, Anne; Mair, Frances; Murray, Elizabeth; Treweek, Shaun; Rapley, Tim (BioMed Central, 2011)

Background: Normalization Process Theory (NPT) can be used to explain implementation processes in health care relating to new technologies and complex interventions. This paper describes the processes by which we developed ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of CALL technology in teaching Irish grammar at primary level: a case study approach.

Doherty, Ann Marie (University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2011)

Considerable investment has been made in the area of information and communication technology (ICT) in the Irish education sector over the past two decades. The Department of Education and Skills (DES) and the National ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of ICT rollout in an Irish primary school: a case study of a primary school in the west of Ireland.

Chambers, James J. (University of Limerick, 2011)

Information and communications technology is an integral part of our personal and working lives. The children of today were born as digital natives and technology pervades every aspect of their everyday lives. The ubiquity ...
Evaluating the effect of arm dominance on supraspinatus thickness in college badminton players

McLoughlin, Ruairi (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)

Background: Badminton is a sport that requires a high level of shoulder mobility and stability in abduction and external rotation, during over-shoulder motion on the favoured dominant side. This may lead to hypertrophy of ...
Evaluating the effect of arm dominance on the wrist flexor muscle group thickness and strength, using ultrasound and hand-held dynamometry in college badminton players

Hehir, Damien (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)

Background: The wrist flexor muscle group is an important muscle group in the execution of a variety of different badminton shots, the strength of which is imperative for a badminton player to regain following injury. Objective: ...
Evaluating the impact of digital media on apprenticeship training

McMahon, Michael (University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)

This purpose of this research was to evaluate the use of digital media in apprenticeship training. This digital media was targeted to specific areas of the curriculum using podcasts and a pedagogically designed tutorial ...
An evaluation of faculty created online course content in a practical teaching environment: a case study

Langford, Andrew (University of Limerick, 2012)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of faculty created online content in a practical training environment. The study focused on student engagement, the instructional values of personalised multimedia and ...
Evaluation of the ‘Action for Life’ programme at senior cycle in Irish post-primary schools

MacPhail, Ann (2007)

It is widely accepted that physical inactivity is one of the key threats to worldwide population health and that physical activity levels in childhood and adolescence have long-term effects that influence the health of a ...
“Every mother wants to bring her child home”: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of Romanian mothers experiences of caring for a child with disabilities at home.

Collins, Tríona (University of Limerick, 2012)

Background: To ensure the right of the child with an intellectual disability to grow up in the family home is maintained, this study explores mothers ability to overcome the many challenges to the provision of care so as ...

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