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List of works by Kieran O'Sullivan

'You're the best liar in the world': a grounded theory study of rowing athletes' experience of low back pain

scientific article published on 09 October 2020

A cross-sectional study of elite adult Irish dancers: biopsychosocial traits, pain, and injury

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A systematic review of the reliability of diagnostic ultrasound imaging in measuring tendon size: Is the error clinically acceptable?

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Advice to athletes with back pain-get active! Seriously?

scientific article published on 19 September 2018

Are group-based and individual physiotherapy exercise programmes equally effective for musculoskeletal conditions? A systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 24 June 2016

Back to basics: 10 facts every person should know about back pain

scientific article published on 31 December 2019

Better targeting care for individuals with low back pain: opportunities and obstacles

Beyond the tendon: Experiences and perceptions of people with persistent Achilles tendinopathy

scientific article published on 23 March 2017

Biopsychosocial Factors Associated with Foot and Ankle Pain and Injury in Irish Dance: A Prospective Study

scientific article published on June 2017

Can ultrasound imaging predict the development of Achilles and patellar tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 15 September 2016

Central sensitisation in different tendinopathies: are we comparing apples and oranges?

scientific article published on 30 May 2018

Cognitive functional therapy compared with a group-based exercise and education intervention for chronic low back pain: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT)

scientific article published on 19 October 2019

Comparative Effectiveness of Conservative Interventions for Nonspecific Chronic Spinal Pain: Physical, Behavioral/Psychologically Informed, or Combined? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

scientific article published on February 2016

Comparing lower lumbar kinematics in cyclists with low back pain (flexion pattern) versus asymptomatic controls – field study using a wireless posture monitoring system

scientific article published on 20 March 2012

Education can 'change the world': Can clinical education change the trajectory of individuals with back pain?

scientific article published on 08 February 2019

Effect of movement control and stabilization exercises in people with extension related non -specific low back pain- a pilot study.

scientific article published on 4 March 2017

Gluteus medius muscle activation during isometric muscle contractions

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How should clinicians integrate the findings of The Lancet's 2018 placebo-controlled subacromial decompression trial into clinical practice?

scientific article published on 08 March 2018

I know what the imaging guidelines say, but….

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Inability to perform because of pain/injury in elite adult Irish dance: A prospective investigation of contributing factors

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Individualised cognitive functional therapy compared with a combined exercise and pain education class for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial

scientific article published on June 2015

Infographic. Roadmap to managing a person with musculoskeletal pain irrespective of body region

scientific article published on 20 January 2020

Injury in professional Irish dancers

scientific article published in December 2013

Investigating the effect of real-time spinal postural biofeedback on seated discomfort in people with non-specific chronic low back pain

scientific article published on 05 July 2013

Is thoracic spine posture associated with shoulder pain, range of motion and function? A systematic review.

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It is time to move beyond 'body region silos' to manage musculoskeletal pain: five actions to change clinical practice

scientific article published on 11 October 2019

Job satisfaction of professional Irish dancers: implications for performer health and well-being.

scientific article published in December 2013

Lumbar repositioning error in sitting: healthy controls versus people with sitting-related non-specific chronic low back pain (flexion pattern).

scientific article published on 5 June 2013

Lumbar tactile acuity is near identical between sides in healthy pain-free participants.

scientific article published on 18 January 2014

MRI for degenerative meniscal lesions: cease and desist! A three-step action plan

scientific article published on 14 August 2018

NICE low back pain guidelines: opportunities and obstacles to change practice

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No Difference in Gluteus Medius Activation in Women With Mild Patellofemoral Pain

scientific article published on November 15, 2011

Pain and fatigue in sport: are they so different?

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Perceptions of sitting posture among members of the community, both with and without non-specific chronic low back pain

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Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow: letters to the editor

Psychosocial factors in low back pain: letting go of our misconceptions can help management

scientific article published on 28 August 2018

Red flags or red herrings? Redefining the role of red flags in low back pain to reduce overimaging

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The Beliefs of Third-Level Healthcare Students towards Low-Back Pain

scientific article published on 10 April 2014

The Lancet series on low back pain: reflections and clinical implications

scientific article published on 31 August 2018

The effect of a dynamic chair on seated energy expenditure

scientific article published on 28 April 2017

The effect of warm-up, static stretching and dynamic stretching on hamstring flexibility in previously injured subjects

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The effects of eccentric training on lower limb flexibility: a systematic review

scientific article published on April 20, 2012

The perspectives of physiotherapists on managing nonspecific low back pain following a training programme in cognitive functional therapy: A qualitative study

scientific article published on 23 November 2018

The relationship between previous hamstring injury and the concentric isokinetic knee muscle strength of Irish Gaelic footballers

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The strength of association between psychological factors and clinical outcome in tendinopathy: A systematic review

scientific article published on 30 November 2020

To dance or not to dance? A comparison of balance, physical fitness and quality of life in older Irish set dancers and age-matched controls.

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Understanding pain among older persons: Part 1-the development of novel pain profiles and their association with disability and quality of life

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Understanding pain among older persons: Part 2-the association between pain profiles and healthcare utilisation

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Unlocking the potential of physical activity for back health

scientific article published on 15 February 2017

Validation of a novel spinal posture monitor: comparison with digital videofluoroscopy.

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What do physiotherapists consider to be the best sitting spinal posture?

scientific article published on May 17, 2012

Why do tendon researchers overlook the patient's psychological state? The review with no papers

scientific article published on 26 August 2020

Wishing It So Does Not Make It So! Response to a Letter to the Editor

scientific article published on 01 February 2017