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 | Helen Purtill (née Mac Mullen)Associate Professor in Statistics & Data Science, University of Limerick Verified email at ul.ie Cited by 2295 |
Can ultrasound imaging predict the development of Achilles and patellar tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Ultrasound (US) imaging is commonly used to visualise tendon structure. It is
not clear whether the presence of structural abnormalities in asymptomatic tendons predicts …
not clear whether the presence of structural abnormalities in asymptomatic tendons predicts …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative effectiveness of conservative interventions for nonspecific chronic spinal pain: physical, behavioral/psychologically informed, or combined? A …
Nonspecific chronic spinal pain (NSCSP) is highly disabling. Current conservative
rehabilitation commonly includes physical and behavioral interventions, or a combination of …
rehabilitation commonly includes physical and behavioral interventions, or a combination of …
Are group-based and individual physiotherapy exercise programmes equally effective for musculoskeletal conditions? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Musculoskeletal pain is common and its treatment costly. Both group and
individual physiotherapy interventions which incorporate exercise aim to reduce pain and …
individual physiotherapy interventions which incorporate exercise aim to reduce pain and …
Unprecedented reduction in births of very low birthweight (VLBW) and extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ireland: a 'natural …
Background Aetiology of births involving very low birthweight (VLBW) and extremely low
birthweight (ELBW) infants is heterogeneous and preventive strategies remain elusive …
birthweight (ELBW) infants is heterogeneous and preventive strategies remain elusive …
Cognitive functional therapy compared with a group-based exercise and education intervention for chronic low back pain: a multicentre randomised controlled trial …
Background One-size-fits-all interventions reduce chronic low back pain (CLBP) a small
amount. An individualised intervention called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) was …
amount. An individualised intervention called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) was …
On the uptake of flexible working arrangements and the association with human resource and organizational performance outcomes
The aim of this study was to identify bundles of flexible working arrangements (FWAs) from
data provided by 1,064 organizations in seven EU countries, and to relate bundle …
data provided by 1,064 organizations in seven EU countries, and to relate bundle …
Individualised cognitive functional therapy compared with a combined exercise and pain education class for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: study …
Introduction Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is a very common and costly
musculoskeletal disorder associated with a complex interplay of biopsychosocial factors …
musculoskeletal disorder associated with a complex interplay of biopsychosocial factors …
Beyond the tendon: experiences and perceptions of people with persistent Achilles tendinopathy
S Mc Auliffe, A Synott, H Casey, K Mc Creesh… - … Science and Practice, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is associated with persistent pain leading to a
significant physical and psychological burden. Psychosocial factors are considered to be …
significant physical and psychological burden. Psychosocial factors are considered to be …
Reduction in preterm births during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ireland: a natural experiment allowing analysis of data from the prior two decades
Background Aetiology of preterm birth (PTB) is heterogeneous and preventive strategies
remain elusive. Socio-environmental measures implemented as Ireland's prudent response …
remain elusive. Socio-environmental measures implemented as Ireland's prudent response …
Impact of breastfeeding on the incidence and severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated acute lower respiratory infections in infants: a systematic review …
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the principal cause of acute lower
respiratory infections (ALRI) among infants worldwide, and an important cause of morbidity …
respiratory infections (ALRI) among infants worldwide, and an important cause of morbidity …