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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 ...
