Physiotherapy (Theses and Dissertations): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Exercise Therapy as a Treatment for Chronic Liver Disease
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2020)Hepatitis C (HCV) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) are among the leading causes of chronic inflammatory liver disease. HCV and NAFLD present with numerous hepatic and extrahepatic features which culminates in ... -
Physical function in patients undergoing arthroscopic meniscus surgery of the knee
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2020)Current evidence does not support the primary use of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) in the treatment of middle-aged patients with a meniscus tear in a degenerative knee. Findings of these studies are based on ... -
A Profiling Study of Physical Function and Performance in Inpatient Adults Experiencing Homelessness at St. James's Hospital
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2020)Background: Homelessness is a particularly intransient form of social exclusion, which is associated with markedly poor health outcomes. Research has shown that adults who are homeless suffer higher levels of premature ... -
Motivational stragegies in physiotherapy to increase adherence & optimise health behaviour change
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2015)The primary focus of this research was to explore motivational strategies in physiotherapy to improve adherence and elicit health behaviour change. Research has indicated poor adherence to physiotherapy prescriptions and ... -
Pain-related Disability, Physical Function and Behavioural Aspects of Ankylosing Spondylitis-related Inflammatory Low Back Pain
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2019)Inflammatory low back pain (ILBP) is a key clinical symptom and a significant problem in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and its high socioeconomic costs are mainly attributed to disability. Ankylosing spondylitis-related ... -
Operational quality control and safety issues in Short-Wave Diathermy
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2003)Short-wave Diathermy (SWD) is the therapeutic application of radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation of 27MHz by physiotherapists. The RF radiation emanating from SWD units cannot, however, be contained, but spreads ... -
Normative Values for Hip Flexion Range of Motion and Strength in Professional Rugby Union Players.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2019)Professional Rugby Union is a multi-directional field-based team sport. It involves intermittent periods of high-speed running, changes of direction, kicking, and a high volume of collision-based activities, such as ... -
The Role of Physical Activity for Patients with Advanced Cancer
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Medicine. Discipline of Physiotherapy, 2019)Abstract The aim of this thesis was to explore the role of physical activity for people living with advanced stages of cancer. The use of both a quantitative and qualitative elements in this thesis enabled a thorough ... -
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 ...