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Cardiovascular Health in Professional Rugby Union Athletes
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2021)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) defines a class of diseases relating to the heart and blood vessels, including coronary heart disease, coronary artery disease and hypertension. CVD risk and outcomes can be managed through ... -
A study of the repeatability of the Bruce Treadmill Protocol in measuring V̇O2max and in estimating V̇O2max through prediction equations
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2021)Introduction: Maximal oxygen consumption (V̇O2max) is a measure of cardiopulmonary fitness, and a strong indicator of risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); with a lower V̇O2max increasing a person's risk of CVD. The most ... -
A Profile of Physical Fitness Variables in an Out-Patient Adult Population with Narcolepsy
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2021)Background: Narcolepsy is a disabling lifelong condition that impacts an individuals ability to regulate sleep-wake patterns. Narcolepsy can significantly impact the physical and mental wellbeing of people with narcolepsy, ... -
Brain Health in Retired Professional Rugby Union Players with a History of Concussion/Head Impact Exposure
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2021)Rugby has one of the highest incidences of concussion among all full-contact sports. There has been a global increase in rugby participation, now estimated at over eight million people worldwide. With the introduction of ... -
The role of eHealth to promote physical activity in people with cancer.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2020)The role of eHealth to promote physical activity in people with cancer. Ciar?n Haberlin BSc (Physiotherapy), P.Grad. Cert (Clinical Exercise) Background Exercise and physical activity (PA) are established and effective ...
