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Karen McCreeshProfessor in Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, University of Limerick Verified email at ul.ie Cited by 2505 |
Rotator cuff tendinopathy: navigating the diagnosis-management conundrum
The hallmark characteristics of rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy are pain and weakness,
experienced most commonly during shoulder external rotation and elevation. Assessment is …
experienced most commonly during shoulder external rotation and elevation. Assessment is …
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 …
Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: a systematic review
E Barrett, K McCreesh, J Lewis - Manual therapy, 2014 - Elsevier
Background A wide array of instruments are available for non-invasive thoracic kyphosis
measurement. Guidelines for selecting outcome measures for use in clinical and research …
measurement. Guidelines for selecting outcome measures for use in clinical and research …
Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review
KM McCreesh, JM Crotty, JS Lewis - British Journal of Sports …, 2015 - bjsm.bmj.com
Background Narrowing of the subacromial space has been noted as a common feature of
rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy. It has been implicated in the development of symptoms and …
rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy. It has been implicated in the development of symptoms and …
Is thoracic spine posture associated with shoulder pain, range of motion and function? A systematic review
Introduction Excessive thoracic kyphosis is considered a predisposing factor for shoulder
pain, though there is uncertainty about the nature of the relationship between shoulder pain …
pain, though there is uncertainty about the nature of the relationship between shoulder pain …
Ultrasound measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness accurately predicts total and segmental body fat of young adults
This study evaluated the ability of ultrasound measurement of subcutaneous adiposity to
accurately determine whole body and segmental body fat in young adults aged 18–29 …
accurately determine whole body and segmental body fat in young adults aged 18–29 …
Ultrasound measures of supraspinatus tendon thickness and acromiohumeral distance in rotator cuff tendinopathy are reliable
KM McCreesh, S Anjum, JM Crotty… - Journal of clinical …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy has been widely ascribed to impingement of the
supraspinatus tendon (SsT) in the subacromial space, measured as the acromiohumeral …
supraspinatus tendon (SsT) in the subacromial space, measured as the acromiohumeral …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Intrarater and interrater reliability of the flexicurve index, flexicurve angle, and manual inclinometer for the measurement of thoracic kyphosis
E Barrett, K McCreesh, J Lewis - Rehabilitation research and …, 2013 - hindawi.com
Objective. This study aimed to describe the interrater and intrarater reliability of the flexicurve
index, flexicurve angle, and manual inclinometer in swimmers. A secondary objective was to …
index, flexicurve angle, and manual inclinometer in swimmers. A secondary objective was to …
Altered strength profile in Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
S McAuliffe, A Tabuena, K McCreesh… - Journal of athletic …, 2019 - meridian.allenpress.com
Background Persistent strength deficits secondary to Achilles tendinopathy (AT) have been
postulated to account for difficulty engaging in tendon-loading movements, such as running …
postulated to account for difficulty engaging in tendon-loading movements, such as running …