Dr. Amanda Clifford
Biography
I am currently Associate Professor in Physiotherapy in the School of Allied Health at the University of Limerick. My current programme of research includes the design and evaluation interventions to optimise physical activity, health and wellbeing, and prevent falls in older people and people with neurological conditions and the role of technology in rehabilitation. I am also interested and research the area of lower limb injury and sports performance. This has included 3D movement analysis, and assessment of physical performance and quality of life.I have an interest in evaluating and optimising teaching, learning and assessment practices in higher education, including interprofessional education.
I previously worked clinically as a Junior Physiotherapist at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, NHS Trust in the UK where I worked on acute medical wards and in rehabilitation clinics, which included rehabilitation of older people and people with neurological conditions and an outpatient falls clinic. In addition, I gained outpatient experience in the management of people with acute and chronic orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions, acute ICU and medical conditions. Following this I worked a Senior Orthopaedic and Outpatient Physiotherapist at the Whittington Hospital, NHS Trust London, UK. Following this I worked in the Wellington Hospital, St. John's Wood London, as a Senior Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapist.
Research Interests
On-going/ Previous Projects:
I am designated an inventor of a therapeutic device for neck pain (FLEXOR): European patent number 13195184.0-1654. This is the product of an interdisciplinary project supported by Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund.
Professional Activities
Award
- 2008 - PhD
- 2006 - Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice
- 1999 - BSc in Physiotherapy
Association
- 2005 Member of ISCP, Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
Peer Reviewed Journals
Dancing for Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Trial of Irish Set Dancing Compared With Usual Care
Shanahan, J,Morris, ME,Bhriain, ON,Volpe, D,Lynch, T,Clifford, AM (2017) Dancing for Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Trial of Irish Set Dancing Compared With Usual Care. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation :1744-1751
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Aquatic Exercise Therapy for People With Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Carroll, LM,Volpe, D,Morris, ME,Saunders, J,Clifford, AM (2017) Aquatic Exercise Therapy for People With Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation :631-638
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Reliability of a measurement method for the cross-sectional area of the longus colli using real-time ultrasound imaging
O'Riordan, C,Van De Ven, P,Nelson, J,McCreesh, K,Clifford, A (2016) Reliability of a measurement method for the cross-sectional area of the longus colli using real-time ultrasound imaging. Ultrasound :154-162
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Irish set dancing classes for people with Parkinson's disease: The needs of participants and dance teachers
Shanahan, J,Bhriain, ON,Morris, ME,Volpe, D,Clifford, AM (2016) Irish set dancing classes for people with Parkinson's disease: The needs of participants and dance teachers. Complementary Therapies In Medicine :12-17
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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
Shanahan, J,Coman, L,Ryan, F,Saunders, J,O'Sullivan, K,Bhriain, ON,Clifford, AM (2016) 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. Age and ageing :23-23
Read moreDeveloping the FARSEEING Taxonomy of Technologies: Classification and description of technology use (including ICT) in falls prevention studies
Boulton, E,Hawley-Hague, H,Vereijken, B,Clifford, A,Guldemond, N,Pfeiffer, K,Hall, A,Chesani, F,Mellone, S,Bourke, A,Todd, C (2016) Developing the FARSEEING Taxonomy of Technologies: Classification and description of technology use (including ICT) in falls prevention studies. Journal of biomedical informatics :132-140
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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
Shanahan, J,Coman, L,Ryan, F,Saunders, J,O'Sullivan, K,Bhriain, ON,Clifford, AM (2016) 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. Public Health :56-62
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Is Irish set dancing feasible for people with Parkinson's disease in Ireland?
Shanahan, J,Morris, ME,Bhriain, ON,Volpe, D,Richardson, M,Clifford, AM (2015) Is Irish set dancing feasible for people with Parkinson's disease in Ireland?. Complementary Therapies In Clinical Practice :47-51
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What are the primary influences on treatment decisions? How does this reflect on evidence based practice? Indiciations from the discipline of speech and language therapy.
Arlene McCurtin, Amanda Clifford (2015) What are the primary influences on treatment decisions? How does this reflect on evidence based practice? Indiciations from the discipline of speech and language therapy.. Journal Of Evaluation In Clinical Practice
Read moreWhat are the primary influences on treatment decisions? How does this reflect on evidence-based practice? Indications from the discipline of speech and language therapy
McCurtin, A,Clifford, AM (2015) What are the primary influences on treatment decisions? How does this reflect on evidence-based practice? Indications from the discipline of speech and language therapy. Journal Of Evaluation In Clinical Practice :1178-1187
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Dance for people with Parkinson's Disease: What is the evidence telling us?'
Shanahan J., Morris ME, Ni Bhriain O., Saunders J. and Clifford AM. (2015) Dance for people with Parkinson's Disease: What is the evidence telling us?'. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Read more Is Irish set dancing feasible for people with Parkinson's disease in Ireland?'
Shanahan J.,Morris ME, Ni Bhriain O.,Saunders J. and Clifford AM. (2015) Is Irish set dancing feasible for people with Parkinson's disease in Ireland?'. Complementary Therapies In Clinical Practice :47-51
Read moreChronic Neck Pain and Exercise Interventions: Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type Principle
O'Riordan, C,Clifford, A,Van De Ven, P,Nelson, J (2014) Chronic Neck Pain and Exercise Interventions: Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type Principle. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation :770-783
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The Effects of Rearfoot Position on Lower Limb Kinematics during Bilateral Squatting in Asymptomatic Individuals with a Pronated Foot Type
Power, V,Clifford, AM (2012) The Effects of Rearfoot Position on Lower Limb Kinematics during Bilateral Squatting in Asymptomatic Individuals with a Pronated Foot Type. Journal Of Human Kinetics :5-15
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No Difference in Gluteus Medius Activation in Women With Mild Patellofemoral Pain
O'Sullivan, K,Herbert, E,Sainsbury, D,McCreesh, K,Clifford, A (2012) No Difference in Gluteus Medius Activation in Women With Mild Patellofemoral Pain. Journal Of Sport Rehabilitation :110-118
Read moreNo deficit in hip isometric strength or concentric endurance in young females with mild patellofemoral pain
McMoreland, A; O'Sullivan, K; Sainsbury, D; Clifford, A; McCreesh, K (2011) No deficit in hip isometric strength or concentric endurance in young females with mild patellofemoral pain. Isokinetics And Exercise Science :117-125
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Differences in landing strategies between previously injured and uninjured limbs in Senior College Level Gaelic Footballers
Marie Tierney, Amanda Clifford, Kieran O Sullivan (2010) Differences in landing strategies between previously injured and uninjured limbs in Senior College Level Gaelic Footballers. Physiotherapy Ireland :12-17
Read moreThe reliability of the CODA motion analysis system for lumbar spine analysis: a pilot study
O'Sullivan, K; Clifford, A; Hughes, L (2010) The reliability of the CODA motion analysis system for lumbar spine analysis: a pilot study. Physiotherapy Ireland :16-22
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Book Chapters
Edited Books
Other Journals
Conference Publications
30th World Congress of the International Association of Logpedists and Phoniatrists
McCurtin A, Brady R, Coffey K, Ryan J, Murphy F, Clifford A, Walsh C (2016) 30th World Congress of the International Association of Logpedists and Phoniatrists.
Read moreThe 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Bourke, A.K., O'Donovan, K., Clifford A.M., ÓLaighin G. and Nelson J. (2011) The 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society.
Read moreWorld Congress of Physical Therapy, proceedings published in Physiotherapy
Clifford A.M., McGarr and O'Connor, A. (2011) World Congress of Physical Therapy, proceedings published in Physiotherapy.
Read more2011 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY (EMBC)
Bourke, AK,O'Donovan, K,Clifford, A,OLaighin, G,Nelson, J, (2011) 2011 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY (EMBC). 2011 Annual International Conference Of The Ieee Engineering In Medicine And Biology Society (Embc) :7896-7899
Read more27th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sport
Clifford A.M., Tierney, M., O'Sullivan, K. (2009) 27th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sport.
Read moreWCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education
Amanda Connell, Karen McCreesh, Susan Coote, Norelee Kennedy, Ann Taylor, Kieran O¿Sullivan, Amanda Clifford, Anne O¿Connor, David Sainsbury, Marie O¿Donnell (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.
Read moreWCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education
David Sainsbury, Kieran O'Sullivan, Ann Taylor,Amanda.Connell,Susan Coote,Norelee Kennedy,Amanda Clifford,Marie O'Donnell,Anne O'Connor,Karen McCreesh (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.
Read moreWCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education
Amanda Connell, Amanda Clifford,Karen McCreesh, Susan Coote, Norelee Kennedy, Ann Taylor, Kieran O¿Sullivan, Anne O¿Connor, David Sainsbury, Marie O¿Donnell (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.
Read moreWCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education
Anne O'Connor, Susan Coote, Amanda Connell, Karen McCreesh, Ann Taylor, Marie O'Donnell, Norelee Kennedy, Kieran O'Sullivan, David Sainsbury, Amanda Clifford (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.
Read moreIFOMT conference. Connecting science to quality of life June 8th-13th 2008, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Clifford A.M. and Holder-Powell H.M (2008) IFOMT conference. Connecting science to quality of life June 8th-13th 2008, Rotterdam, Netherlands..
Read moreWCPT Second European Congress on Physiotherapy Education
K McCreesh, S Coote, A Connell, A Clifford, A O¿Connor, K O¿Sullivan, D Sainsbury, A Taylor, M O¿Donnell (2008) WCPT Second European Congress on Physiotherapy Education.
Read moreWCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education
Karen McCreesh, Susan Coote, Amanda Connell, Norelee Kennedy, Ann Taylor, Kieran O¿Sullivan, Anne O¿Connor, Amanda Clifford, David Sainsbury, Marie O¿Donnell (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.
Read moreWCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education
Norelee Kennedy, Amanda Connell, Ann Taylor, Susan Coote, Kieran O¿Sullivan, Karen McCreesh, Anne O¿Connor, Amanda Clifford, David Sainsbury, Marie O¿Donnell. (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.
Read moreThe 15th International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, 2-6th June 2007
Clifford, A.M., Holder-Powell, H.M and Woledge, R. (2007) The 15th International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, 2-6th June 2007.
Read more15th International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy
Clifford A.M. and Holder-Powell H.M. (2007) 15th International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.
Read more4th Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Kehoe, A. and Clifford A.M. (2007) 4th Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Read moreXVIIth Conference of International Society for Posture and Gait Research
Clifford A.M., Woledge R. and Holder-Powell H.M. (2005) XVIIth Conference of International Society for Posture and Gait Research.
Read more2nd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction
Clifford A.M., Woledge R. and Holder-Powell H.M. (2005) 2nd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction.
Read moreConference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
Characteristics of optimum falls prevention exercise programmes for community-dwelling older adults using the FITT principle
Power, V,Clifford, AM (2013) Characteristics of optimum falls prevention exercise programmes for community-dwelling older adults using the FITT principle. European Review Of Aging And Physical Activity :95-106
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The relationship of physical activity to falls incidence in community-dwelling older adults: A review
Power, V,Clifford, AM (2012) The relationship of physical activity to falls incidence in community-dwelling older adults: A review. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity :145-146
Read moreAssessment of the effect of injury on the kinematic differences in the sagital plane upon landing. Proceedings of the 27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) Conference, Limerick, Ireland. P441.
Clifford, A; O'Sullivan, K; Tierney, M (2009) Assessment of the effect of injury on the kinematic differences in the sagital plane upon landing. Proceedings of the 27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) Conference, Limerick, Ireland. P441..
Read moreAn Investigation into Hip Muscle Strength of Previously Injured and Non-Injured Gaelic Footballers. Manual Therapy. 14:S14
Kelly, O; Clifford, A; O'Sullivan, K (2009) An Investigation into Hip Muscle Strength of Previously Injured and Non-Injured Gaelic Footballers. Manual Therapy. 14:S14.
Read moreA Pilot Investigation into the effect of Dominance and Previous Injury on the Landing Strategy of Senior College Level Male Gaelic Footballers. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin. Vol 5 (2) p62-63
Tierney, M; Clifford, A; O'Sullivan, K (2009) A Pilot Investigation into the effect of Dominance and Previous Injury on the Landing Strategy of Senior College Level Male Gaelic Footballers. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin. Vol 5 (2) p62-63.
Read morePostural Control following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Clifford, A (2008) Postural Control following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. King's College London
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