Dr. Karen Mc Creesh

Practical Techniques of Physiotherapy Examination and Treatment (Vol 1-6)
Sexton, M; French, H; McCreesh, K; Walsh, J

Principles of Joint Treatment
McCreesh K; O'Connor A
Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment: A Handbook for Therapists.

Function and Dysfunction of Joint
O'Connor A; McCreesh K
Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment: A Handbook for Therapists

ER-WCPT 2nd European Congress on Physiotherapy Education
McCreesh K, Sainsbury D, O'Sullivan K

Conference of the International Federation for Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists
Sainsbury D, McCreesh K, O¿Sullivan

Annual Conference of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
Arthurs S, McCreesh K

World Congress of Physical Therapy
McCreesh K

Annual Conference of the Irish Sociaty of Chartered Physiotherapists
Caulfield S, Mccreesh K

Irish Society for Chartered Physiotherapists
McCreesh K, Green A

Clinical effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for primary frozen shoulder: A systematic review
Minns Lowe C.;Barrett E.;McCreesh K.;De Búrca N.;Lewis J.
Journal Of Rehabilitation Medicine DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2578

How should clinicians integrate the findings of The Lancet's 2018 placebo-controlled subacromial decompression trial into clinical practice?
Littlewood, C;Bury, J;O'Shea, A;McCreesh, K;O'Sullivan, K
British journal of sports medicine DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098900

Letter to the Editor regarding "Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: A systematic review"
Barrett, E;McCreesh, K;Lewis, J
Manual therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2015.10.009

Effect of education on non-specific neck and low back pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Hurley, J;O'Keeffe, M;O'Sullivan, P;Ryan, C;McCreesh, K;O'Sullivan, K
Manual therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2016.02.009

Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review
McCreesh, KM,Crotty, JM,Lewis, JS
British journal of sports medicine DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-092063

INCREASED SUPRASPINATUS THICKNESS WITH REDUCED ACROMOHUMERAL DISTANCE IN PEOPLE WITH MILD AND MODERATE ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY: A RELIABILITY AND COMPARATIVE STUDY
Mccreesh, K,Anjum, S,Crotty, J,Lewis, J
Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases

Can Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Examination (MSUS) Predict Outcome In Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS)? A Prospective Blinded Study
Khan, M,McCreesh, K,Saeed, A,Ahern, T,Fraser, AD
Arthritis And Rheumatism

CAN MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY EXAMINATION (MSUS) PREDICT OUTCOME IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME (SIS)? A PROSPECTIVE BLINDED STUDY
Khan, M,McCreesh, K,Saeed, A,Ahern, T,Fraser, A
Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases

THE INFLUENCE OF ABDOMINAL FAT ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY
Toomey, C,McCreesh, K,Jakeman, P
Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity

Outcome measures in randomised controlled trials of rotator cuff disorders: a fifteen year audit and systematic review
Mccreesh, K

Rotator cuff disorders: A survey of current (2018) Italian physiotherapy practice
Brindisino F.;Matteuzzi I.;Bury J.;McCreesh K.;Littlewood C.
Physiotherapy Practice and Research DOI: 10.3233/PPR-190141

Altered strength profile in Achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
McAuliffe S.;Tabuena A.;McCreesh K.;O’Keeffe M.;Hurley J.;Comyns T.;Purtill H.;O’Neill S.;O’Sullivan K.
Journal Of Athletic Training DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-43-18

Exploring patient experiences of participating in a group exercise class for the management of nonspecific shoulder pain: A qualitative study
Barrett, E., Hayes, A., Kelleher, M., Conroy, C., Robinson, K., O'Sullivan, K. and McCreesh, K.,
Physiotherapy Theory And Practice

Exploring patient experiences of participating in a group exercise class for the management of nonspecific shoulder pain
Barrett, E;Hayes, A;Kelleher, M;Conroy, C;Robinson, K;O'Sullivan, K;McCreesh, K
Physiotherapy Theory And Practice DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1422208

An evaluation of two types of exercise classes, containing shoulder exercises or a combination of shoulder and thoracic exercises, for the treatment of nonspecific shoulder pain: A case series
Barrett, E;Conroy, C;Corcoran, M;Sullivan, KO;Purtill, H;Lewis, J;McCreesh, K
Journal Of Hand Therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2017.10.011

Validation of the manual inclinometer and flexicurve for the measurement of thoracic kyphosis
Barrett, E,Lenehan, B,O'sullivan, K,Lewis, J,McCreesh, K
Physiotherapy Theory And Practice DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1394411

Cryotherapy or gradual reloading exercises in acute presentations of rotator cuff tendinopathy: A randomised controlled trial
Dupuis F.;Barrett E.;Dubé M.;McCreesh K.;Lewis J.;Roy J.
Bmj Open Sport And Exercise Medicine DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000477

Are group-based and individual physiotherapy exercise programmes equally effective for musculoskeletal conditions? A systematic review and meta-analysis
O'Keeffe M.;Hayes A.;McCreesh K.;Purtill H.;O'Sullivan K.
British journal of sports medicine DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095410

Are group-based and individual physiotherapy exercise programmes equally effective for musculoskeletal conditions? A systematic review and meta-analysis
O'Keeffe, M,Hayes, A,McCreesh, K,Purtill, H,O'Sullivan, K
British Journal Of Sports Medicine DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095410

Increased supraspinatus tendon thickness following fatigue loading in rotator cuff tendinopathy: Potential implications for exercise therapy
McCreesh K.;Purtill H.;Donnelly A.;Lewis J.
Bmj Open Sport And Exercise Medicine DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000279

Is thoracic spine posture associated with shoulder pain, range of motion and function? A systematic review
Barrett E.;O'Keeffe M.;O'Sullivan K.;Lewis J.;McCreesh K.
Manual therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2016.07.008

Shouldering the Burden of Evidence-Based Practice: The Experiences of Physiotherapists Partaking in a Community of Practice
McCreesh, K,Larkin, L,Lewis, J
Rehabilitation Research And Practice DOI: 10.1155/2016/9051378

Is thoracic spine posture associated with shoulder pain, range of motion and function? A systematic review
Barrett E, O'Keeffe M, O'Sullivan K, Lewis J, McCreesh K.
Manual therapy

Ultrasound Measures of Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness and Acromiohumeral Distance in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Are Reliable
McCreesh, KM,Anjum, S,Crotty, JM,Lewis, JS
Journal Of Clinical Ultrasound DOI: 10.1002/jcu.22318

The body composition phenotype of Irish adults aged 18â€'81 years
Toomey, C. and Leahy, S. and McCreesh, K. and Coote, S. and Jakeman, P.
Irish Journal of Medical Science DOI: 10.1007/s11845-015-1338-x

Can ultrasound imaging predict the development of Achilles and patellar tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
McAuliffe, S., McCreesh, K., Purtill, H., Culloty, F., & O'sullivan, K.
British Journal Of Sports Medicine

Can ultrasound imaging predict the development of Achilles and patellar tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis
McAuliffe S.;McCreesh K.;Culloty F.;Purtill H.;O'Sullivan K.
British journal of sports medicine DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096288

Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method?
McCreesh KM, Crotty JM, Lewis JS
British Journal Of Sports Medicine DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-092063

Rotator cuff tendinopathy: Navigating the diagnosis-management conundrum
Lewis J.;Mccreesh K.;Roy J.;Ginn K.
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2015.5941

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Navigating the Diagnosis-Management Conundrum
Lewis, J,Mccreesh, K,Roy, JS,Ginn, K
Journal Of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2015.5941

TO IDENTIFY INTRINSIC RISK FACTORS FOR GROIN/HIP INJURIES AMONG ACADEMY LEVEL RUGBY UNION PLAYERS: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
Ryan J, McCreesh K, deBurca N
British Journal Of Sports Medicine DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-093494.255

Acromio-clavicular joint cyst associated with a complete rotator cuff tear - A case report
McCreesh, KM,Riley, SJ,Crotty, JM
Manual therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2013.11.004

Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow
O'Sullivan, K.;McCreesh, K.;De Burca, N.;McAuliffe, S.;O'Keeffe, M.;
The American journal of sports medicine DOI: 10.1177/0363546513512784

Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow: letters to the editor.
O'Sullivan K;McCreesh K;de Burca N;McAuliffe S;O'Keeffe M;

Development of an Anthropomorphic Shoulder Phantom Model That Simulates Bony Anatomy for Sonographic Measurement of the Acromiohumeral Distance
Adusumilli, P,McCreesh, K,Evans, T
Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine DOI: 10.7863/ultra.33.11.2011

Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: A systematic review
Barrett, E,McCreesh, K,Lewis, J
Manual therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2013.09.003

Validation of Ultrasound Measurement of the Subacromial Space Using a Novel Shoulder Phantom Model
McCReesh K, Adusumilli P, Evans T, Riley S, Davies A, Lewis J
Ultrasound In Medicine And Biology DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2013.12.015

Risk factors for groin/hip injuries in field-based sports: a systematic review
Ryan J, deBurca N, McCreesh K
British Journal Of Sports Medicine DOI: doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092263

Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow: letters to the editor.
O'Sullivan K, McCreesh K, de Burca N, McAuliffe S, O'Keeffe M
The American journal of sports medicine

Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: A systematic review
Barrett E, McCreesh K, Lewis J
Manual therapy

Acromio-clavicular joint cyst associated with a complete rotator cuff tear – A case report
McCreesh K, Riley S, Crotty J
Manual Therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2013.11.004

Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review.
Crotty JM;Lewis JS;McCreesh KM;

Neovascularity in patellar tendinopathy and the response to eccentric training: A case report using Power Doppler ultrasound
McCreesh KM, Riley SJ, Crotty JM
Manual therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2012.09.001

Continuum model of tendon pathology - where are we now?
McCreesh, K,Lewis, J
International Journal Of Experimental Pathology DOI: 10.1111/iep.12029

Continuum model of tendon pathology: Where are we now?
McCreesh K, Lewis J
International Journal Of Experimental Pathology DOI: 10.1111/iep.12029

Intrarater and Interrater Reliability of the Flexicurve Index, Flexicurve Angle, and Manual Inclinometer for the Measurement of Thoracic Kyphosis
Eva Barrett;Karen McCreesh;Jeremy Lewis;
Rehabilitation Research And Practice DOI: 10.1155/2013/475870

No difference in gluteus medius activation in women with mild patellofemoral pain
O'Sullivan K.;Herbert E.;Sainsbury D.;McCreesh K.;Clifford A.
Journal Of Sport Rehabilitation DOI: 10.1123/jsr.21.2.110

No Difference in Gluteus Medius Activation in Women With Mild Patellofemoral Pain
O'Sullivan, K,Herbert, E,Sainsbury, D,McCreesh, K,Clifford, A
Journal Of Sport Rehabilitation

Ultrasound measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness accurately predicts total and segmental body fat of young adults
Leahy, S; Toomey, C; McCreesh, K; O'Neill, C; Jakeman, P
Ultrasound In Medicine And Biology DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2011.10.011

No difference in gluteus medius activation in women with mild patellofemoral pain
O'Sullivan, K.;Herbert, E.;Sainsbury, D.;McCreesh, K.;Clifford, A.;
Journal Of Sport Rehabilitation

Vehicle head restraint positioning knowledge and behaviours in a sample of Irish drivers
McCreesh, K,Arthurs, S,Horgan, S,Keane, L,Meagher, L
International journal of injury control and safety promotion DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2011.628754

Ultrasound Measurement of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Thickness Accurately Predicts Total and Segmental Body Fat of Young Adults
Leahy, S. and Toomey, C. and McCreesh, K. and O'Neill, C. and Jakeman, P.
Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2011.10.011

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) and musculoskeletal conditions: Considerations for physiotherapy practice
O’Leary H.;McCreesh K.
Physiotherapy Practice and Research DOI: 10.3233/PPR-2011-32207

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and musculoskeletal conditions: Considerations for physiotherapy practice
O'Leary H; McCreesh K
Physiotherapy Ireland

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
Isokinetics And Exercise Science DOI: 10.3233/IES-2011-0405

Ultrasound measurement of the size of the anterior tibial muscle group: the effect of exercise and leg dominance.
McCreesh K, Egan S
Sports medicine, arthroscopy, rehabilitation, therapy & technology : SMARTT DOI: 10.1186/1758-2555-3-18

Technical considerations for accurate measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness using B-mode ultrasound
Toomey, C. and McCreesh, K. and Leahy, S. and Jakeman, P.
Ultrasound DOI: 10.1258/ult.2011.010057

Technical considerations for accurate measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness using B-mode ultrasound
Toomey C; McCreesh K; Leahy S; Jakeman P
Ultrasound DOI: 10.1258/ult.2011.010057

Assessment of subacromial impingement syndrome in the primary care setting: development of an evidence based clinical framework.
Sorohan, A; McCreesh, K
Physiotherapy Ireland

An investigation into the prevalence of low back pain in Irish undergraduate physiotherapy students and associated risk factors for low back pain using a validated questionnaire
McCreesh, K; Driscoll, T
Physiotherapy Ireland

Deep cervical flexor muscle recruitment in front row rugby players
Caulfield, S; McCreesh, K
Physiotherapy Ireland

Evidence-based prognosis setting in the case of a conservatively managed rotator cuff tear
Mccreesh, K
Physiotherapy Ireland

A study to determine whether rowers with a history of low back pain have reduced endurance of transversus abdominis compared to rowers without such a history
Quain, G; McCreesh, K
Physiotherapy Ireland