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

2017

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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2017

Clinical Performance Assessment Tools in Physiotherapy Practice Education; A Systematic Review

O'Connor A, , McGarr O, Cantillon P, McCurtin A, Clifford A. (2017) Clinical Performance Assessment Tools in Physiotherapy Practice Education; A Systematic Review. Physiotherapy

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2017

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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2017

Factors informing fear of reinjury after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Ross, CA,Clifford, A,Louw, QA (2017) Factors informing fear of reinjury after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Physiotherapy Theory And Practice :103-114

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2016

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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2016

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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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

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

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2016

Developing 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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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

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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2015

Unobtrusive monitoring and identification of fall accidents

van de Ven, P,O'Brien, H,Nelson, J,Clifford, A (2015) Unobtrusive monitoring and identification of fall accidents. Medical engineering & physics :499-504

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2015

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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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.

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

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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

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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2015

‘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

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2015

‘ 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

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2014

Chronic 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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2013

The Effect of Patellar Taping on Squat Depth and the Perception of Pain in People with Anterior Knee Pain

Clifford, AM,Harrington, E (2013) The Effect of Patellar Taping on Squat Depth and the Perception of Pain in People with Anterior Knee Pain. Journal Of Human Kinetics :109-117

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2013

'Just enough to make you take it seriously': exploring students' attitudes towards peer assessment

McGarr, O,Clifford, AM (2013) 'Just enough to make you take it seriously': exploring students' attitudes towards peer assessment. Higher Education :677-693

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2012

Can we reduce the effort of maintaining a neutral sitting posture?

O'Sullivan, K., Dankaerts W, O'Sullivan, P., Clifford, A. and O'Sullivan, L.W. (2012) Can we reduce the effort of maintaining a neutral sitting posture?. Manual Therapy

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2012

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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2012

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

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2011

No 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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2011

Altered hamstring strength profile in Gaelic footballers with a previous hamstring injury

Mackey, C; O'Sullivan, K; O'Connor, A; Clifford, A (2011) Altered hamstring strength profile in Gaelic footballers with a previous hamstring injury. Isokinetics And Exercise Science :47-54

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2010

Neutral lumbar spine sitting posture in pain-free subjects

O'Sullivan, K; O'Dea, P; Dankaerts, W; O'Sullivan, P; Clifford, A; O'Sullivan, L (2010) Neutral lumbar spine sitting posture in pain-free subjects. Manual Therapy :557-561

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2010

Postural control in healthy individuals

Clifford, AM; Holder-Powell, H (2010) Postural control in healthy individuals. Clinical Biomechanics :546-551

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2010

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

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2010

The 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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Conference Publications

2016

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.

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2016

Evidence Live

McCurtin, A Ryan J, Clifford A, Murphy F, Walsh C (2016) Evidence Live.

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2016

Evidence Live

Ryan J, McCurtin A, Clifford A, Murphy F, Walsh C. (2016) Evidence Live.

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2011

The 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.

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2011

World 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.

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2011

2011 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

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2009

27th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sport

Clifford A.M., Tierney, M., O'Sullivan, K. (2009) 27th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sport.

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2008

WCPT ¿ 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.

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2008

WCPT ¿ 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.

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2008

WCPT ¿ 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.

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2008

WCPT ¿ 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.

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2008

IFOMT 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..

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2008

WCPT 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.

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2008

WCPT ¿ 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.

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2008

WCPT ¿ 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.

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2007

The 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.

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2007

15th 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.

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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

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.

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2005

XVIIth 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.

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2005

2nd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction

Clifford A.M., Woledge R. and Holder-Powell H.M. (2005) 2nd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction.

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Other Publications

2015

Dance for People With Parkinson Disease: What Is the Evidence Telling Us?

Shanahan, J,Morris, ME,Bhriain, ON,Saunders, J,Clifford, AM (2015) Dance for People With Parkinson Disease: What Is the Evidence Telling Us?. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation :141-153

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2013

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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2012

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

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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.

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..

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2009

An 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.

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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

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.

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2008

Postural Control following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Clifford, A (2008) Postural Control following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. King's College London

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