Dr. Karen McCreesh
Biography
Prof Karen McCreesh is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapy educator and clinician. Her research interests lie in the areas of shoulder dysfunction, musculoskeletal disorders, and ultrasound imaging. She completed her PhD in the area of mechanisms of rotator cuff tendinopathy, funded by a Research Fellowship from the Health Research Board of Ireland. She is Prof in Physiotherapy at the School of Allied Health at the University of Limerick. She is a member of the Ageing Research Centre and the Health Research Institute. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and provides CPD workshops for qualified physiotherapists. Karen is passionate about supporting and disseminating evidence-based practice in the physiotherapy management of shoulder pain and is a founder member and Chair of the Irish Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation Society (www.isers.ie)Research Interests
-musculoskeletal disorders-shoulder pain and dysfunction
-chronic pain
-ultrasound imaging
Professional Activities
Education
- 2006 Coventry University - M.Sc. Manip Ther
- 1998 University College Dublin - B.Sc. Physiotherapy
Association
- 1998 Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
Peer Reviewed Journals
The design and evaluation of an integrated training load and injury/illness surveillance system in competitive swimming
Barry, L., Lyons, M., McCreesh, K., Powell, C. and Comyns, T. (2023) The design and evaluation of an integrated training load and injury/illness surveillance system in competitive swimming. Physical Therapy In Sport : Official Journal Of The Association Of Chartered Physiotherapists In Sports Medicine :54-62
The design and evaluation of an integrated training load and injury/illness surveillance system in competitive swimming
Barry L.;Lyons M.;McCreesh K.;Powell C.;Comyns T. (2023) The design and evaluation of an integrated training load and injury/illness surveillance system in competitive swimming. Physical Therapy In Sport :54-62
General practitioners' views on the challenges of managing knee pain attributed to degenerative meniscal tears in primary care: a qualitative study
O'Leary H.;McCreesh K.;Robinson K. (2023) General practitioners' views on the challenges of managing knee pain attributed to degenerative meniscal tears in primary care: a qualitative study. Rural And Remote Health :-8122
Physiotherapist beliefs and perspectives on virtual reality supported rehabilitation for the management of musculoskeletal shoulder pain: A focus group study
Brady N.;Dejaco B.;Lewis J.;McCreesh K.;McVeigh J.G. (2023) Physiotherapist beliefs and perspectives on virtual reality supported rehabilitation for the management of musculoskeletal shoulder pain: A focus group study. Plos One
‘Down to the person, the individual patient themselves’: A qualitative study of treatment decision-making for shoulder pain
Maxwell C.;McCreesh K.;Salsberg J.;Robinson K. (2022) ‘Down to the person, the individual patient themselves’: A qualitative study of treatment decision-making for shoulder pain. Health Expectations :1108-1117
International survey of injury surveillance practices in competitive swimming
Barry L.;Lyons M.;McCreesh K.;Powell C.;Comyns T. (2022) International survey of injury surveillance practices in competitive swimming. Physical Therapy In Sport :1-10
International survey of training load monitoring practices in competitive swimming: How, what and why not?
Barry, L;Lyons, M;McCreesh, K;Powell, C;Comyns, T (2022) International survey of training load monitoring practices in competitive swimming: How, what and why not?. EDINBURGH : CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE Physical Therapy In Sport :51-59
Exploring the effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality interventions in the management of musculoskeletal pain: a state-of-the-art review
Brady N.;McVeigh J.G.;McCreesh K.;Rio E.;Dekkers T.;Lewis J.S. (2021) Exploring the effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality interventions in the management of musculoskeletal pain: a state-of-the-art review. Physical Therapy Reviews :262-275
"You'd be better off to do the keyhole and make a good job of it" a qualitative study of the beliefs and treatment expectations of patients attending secondary care with degenerative meniscal tears.
O'Leary H;Ryan LG;Robinson K;Conroy EJ;McCreesh K; (2021) "You'd be better off to do the keyhole and make a good job of it" a qualitative study of the beliefs and treatment expectations of patients attending secondary care with degenerative meniscal tears.. Musculoskeletal Science And Practice
The relationship between training load and pain, injury and illness in competitive swimming: A systematic review.
Barry L;Lyons M;McCreesh K;Powell C;Comyns T; (2021) The relationship between training load and pain, injury and illness in competitive swimming: A systematic review.. Physical Therapy In Sport
Lower levels of physical activity are associated with pain progression in older adults, a longitudinal study.
O'Neill A;O'Sullivan K;McCreesh K; (2021) Lower levels of physical activity are associated with pain progression in older adults, a longitudinal study.. European Journal Of Pain (United Kingdom)
A telephone assessment and advice service within an ED physiotherapy clinic: a single-site quality improvement cohort study.
Kelly M;Higgins A;Murphy A;McCreesh K; (2021) A telephone assessment and advice service within an ED physiotherapy clinic: a single-site quality improvement cohort study.. Archives Of Physiotherapy
Physical Therapy Management of Nontraumatic Shoulder Problems Lacks High-Quality Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Systematic Review With Quality Assessment Using the AGREE II Checklist.
Barrett E;Larkin L;Caulfield S;de Burca N;Flanagan A;Gilsenan C;Kelleher M;McCarthy E;Murtagh R;McCreesh K; (2021) Physical Therapy Management of Nontraumatic Shoulder Problems Lacks High-Quality Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Systematic Review With Quality Assessment Using the AGREE II Checklist.. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
Managing shoulder pain: a meta-ethnography exploring healthcare providers' experiences.
Maxwell C;Robinson K;McCreesh K; (2021) Managing shoulder pain: a meta-ethnography exploring healthcare providers' experiences.. Disability And Rehabilitation
Medication and healthcare utilization variation among older adults with pain.
O'Neill A;Purtill H;Kelly D;McCreesh K;Robinson K;O'Sullivan K; (2020) Medication and healthcare utilization variation among older adults with pain.. European Journal Of Pain (United Kingdom)
Rotator cuff disorders: A survey of current (2018) Italian physiotherapy practice
Brindisino F.;Matteuzzi I.;Bury J.;McCreesh K.;Littlewood C. (2020) Rotator cuff disorders: A survey of current (2018) Italian physiotherapy practice. Physiotherapy Practice and Research :11-22
Understanding Shoulder Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Exploring the Patient Experience.
Maxwell C;Robinson K;McCreesh K; (2020) Understanding Shoulder Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Exploring the Patient Experience.. Physical therapy
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. (2019) Altered strength profile in Achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of Athletic Training :889-900
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. (2018) Cryotherapy or gradual reloading exercises in acute presentations of rotator cuff tendinopathy: A randomised controlled trial. Bmj Open Sport And Exercise Medicine
Validation of the manual inclinometer and flexicurve for the measurement of thoracic kyphosis
Barrett, E,Lenehan, B,O'sullivan, K,Lewis, J,McCreesh, K (2018) Validation of the manual inclinometer and flexicurve for the measurement of thoracic kyphosis. Physiotherapy Theory And Practice :301-308
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 (2018) How should clinicians integrate the findings of The Lancet's 2018 placebo-controlled subacromial decompression trial into clinical practice?. LONDON : BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP British journal of sports medicine :883-
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 (2018) Exploring patient experiences of participating in a group exercise class for the management of nonspecific shoulder pain. PHILADELPHIA : TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC Physiotherapy Theory And Practice :464-471
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., (2018) Exploring patient experiences of participating in a group exercise class for the management of nonspecific shoulder pain: A qualitative study. Physiotherapy Theory And Practice
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 (2018) 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. PHILADELPHIA : HANLEY & BELFUS-ELSEVIER INC Journal Of Hand Therapy :301-307
Increased supraspinatus tendon thickness following fatigue loading in rotator cuff tendinopathy: Potential implications for exercise therapy
McCreesh K.;Purtill H.;Donnelly A.;Lewis J. (2017) Increased supraspinatus tendon thickness following fatigue loading in rotator cuff tendinopathy: Potential implications for exercise therapy. Bmj Open Sport And Exercise Medicine
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. (2017) Are group-based and individual physiotherapy exercise programmes equally effective for musculoskeletal conditions? A systematic review and meta-analysis. British journal of sports medicine :126-132
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 (2017) Are group-based and individual physiotherapy exercise programmes equally effective for musculoskeletal conditions? A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal Of Sports Medicine :126-
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
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. (2016) Is thoracic spine posture associated with shoulder pain, range of motion and function? A systematic review. Manual therapy :38-46
Inter-rater reliability of the Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure in people with shoulder pain
Lewis J.S.;Mccreesh K.;Barratt E.;Hegedus E.J.;Sim J. (2016) Inter-rater reliability of the Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure in people with shoulder pain. Bmj Open Sport And Exercise Medicine
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. (2016) Is thoracic spine posture associated with shoulder pain, range of motion and function? A systematic review. Manual therapy :38-46
The body composition phenotype of Irish adults aged 18-81 years
Toomey, C.;Leahy, S.;McCreesh, K.;Coote, S.;Jakeman, P.; (2016) The body composition phenotype of Irish adults aged 18-81 years. Irish journal of medical science
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. (2016) Can ultrasound imaging predict the development of Achilles and patellar tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis. British journal of sports medicine :1516-1523
Ultrasound Measures of Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness and Acromiohumeral Distance in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Are Reliable
McCreesh, KM,Anjum, S,Crotty, JM,Lewis, JS (2016) Ultrasound Measures of Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness and Acromiohumeral Distance in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Are Reliable. Journal Of Clinical Ultrasound :159-166
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. (2016) Can ultrasound imaging predict the development of Achilles and patellar tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis. . British Journal Of Sports Medicine
The body composition phenotype of Irish adults aged 18-81 years
Toomey, C,Leahy, S,McCreesh, K,Coote, S,Jakeman, P (2016) The body composition phenotype of Irish adults aged 18-81 years. Irish journal of medical science :537-544
Shouldering the Burden of Evidence-Based Practice: The Experiences of Physiotherapists Partaking in a Community of Practice
McCreesh, K,Larkin, L,Lewis, J (2016) Shouldering the Burden of Evidence-Based Practice: The Experiences of Physiotherapists Partaking in a Community of Practice. Rehabilitation Research And Practice
The body composition phenotype of Irish adults aged 18â'81Â years
Toomey, C. and Leahy, S. and McCreesh, K. and Coote, S. and Jakeman, P. (2016) The body composition phenotype of Irish adults aged 18â'81Â years. Irish Journal of Medical Science
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Navigating the Diagnosis-Management Conundrum
Lewis, J,Mccreesh, K,Roy, JS,Ginn, K (2015) Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Navigating the Diagnosis-Management Conundrum. Journal Of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy :923-937
Rotator cuff tendinopathy: Navigating the diagnosis-management conundrum
Lewis J.;Mccreesh K.;Roy J.;Ginn K. (2015) Rotator cuff tendinopathy: Navigating the diagnosis-management conundrum. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy :923-937
Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method?
McCreesh KM, Crotty JM, Lewis JS (2015) Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? . British Journal Of Sports Medicine :298-305
Acromio-clavicular joint cyst associated with a complete rotator cuff tear - A case report
McCreesh, KM,Riley, SJ,Crotty, JM (2014) Acromio-clavicular joint cyst associated with a complete rotator cuff tear - A case report. Manual therapy :490-493
Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: A systematic review
Barrett, E,McCreesh, K,Lewis, J (2014) Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: A systematic review. Manual therapy :10-17
Development of an Anthropomorphic Shoulder Phantom Model That Simulates Bony Anatomy for Sonographic Measurement of the Acromiohumeral Distance
Adusumilli, P,McCreesh, K,Evans, T (2014) Development of an Anthropomorphic Shoulder Phantom Model That Simulates Bony Anatomy for Sonographic Measurement of the Acromiohumeral Distance. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine :2011-2019
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 (2014) Validation of Ultrasound Measurement of the Subacromial Space Using a Novel Shoulder Phantom Model. Ultrasound In Medicine And Biology
Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow
O'Sullivan, K.;McCreesh, K.;De Burca, N.;McAuliffe, S.;O'Keeffe, M.; (2014) Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow. The American journal of sports medicine
Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow: letters to the editor.
O'Sullivan K;McCreesh K;de Burca N;McAuliffe S;O'Keeffe M; (2014) Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow: letters to the editor..
Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow: letters to the editor.
O'Sullivan K, McCreesh K, de Burca N, McAuliffe S, O'Keeffe M (2014) Platelet-rich plasma for chronic tennis elbow: letters to the editor.. The American journal of sports medicine :1-3
Risk factors for groin/hip injuries in field-based sports: a systematic review
Ryan J, deBurca N, McCreesh K (2014) Risk factors for groin/hip injuries in field-based sports: a systematic review. British Journal Of Sports Medicine
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 (2014) TO IDENTIFY INTRINSIC RISK FACTORS FOR GROIN/HIP INJURIES AMONG ACADEMY LEVEL RUGBY UNION PLAYERS: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY. British Journal Of Sports Medicine :655-
Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: A systematic review
Barrett E, McCreesh K, Lewis J (2014) Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: A systematic review. Manual therapy :10-17
Acromio-clavicular joint cyst associated with a complete rotator cuff tear A case report
McCreesh K, Riley S, Crotty J (2013) Acromio-clavicular joint cyst associated with a complete rotator cuff tear A case report. Manual Therapy
Continuum model of tendon pathology: Where are we now?
McCreesh K, Lewis J (2013) Continuum model of tendon pathology: Where are we now?. International Journal Of Experimental Pathology :242-247
Neovascularity in patellar tendinopathy and the response to eccentric training: A case report using Power Doppler ultrasound
McCreesh KM, Riley SJ, Crotty JM (2013) Neovascularity in patellar tendinopathy and the response to eccentric training: A case report using Power Doppler ultrasound. Manual therapy
Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review.
Crotty JM;Lewis JS;McCreesh KM; (2013) Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review..
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; (2013) Intrarater and Interrater Reliability of the Flexicurve Index, Flexicurve Angle, and Manual Inclinometer for the Measurement of Thoracic Kyphosis. Rehabilitation Research And Practice
Continuum model of tendon pathology - where are we now?
McCreesh, K,Lewis, J (2013) Continuum model of tendon pathology - where are we now?. International Journal Of Experimental Pathology :242-247
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
Vehicle head restraint positioning knowledge and behaviours in a sample of Irish drivers
McCreesh, K,Arthurs, S,Horgan, S,Keane, L,Meagher, L (2012) Vehicle head restraint positioning knowledge and behaviours in a sample of Irish drivers. International journal of injury control and safety promotion :340-346
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 (2012) Ultrasound measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness accurately predicts total and segmental body fat of young adults. Ultrasound In Medicine And Biology :28-34
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. (2012) Ultrasound Measurement of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Thickness Accurately Predicts Total and Segmental Body Fat of Young Adults. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
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
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
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and musculoskeletal conditions: Considerations for physiotherapy practice
O'Leary H; McCreesh K (2011) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and musculoskeletal conditions: Considerations for physiotherapy practice. Physiotherapy Ireland :34-37
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
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) and musculoskeletal conditions: Considerations for physiotherapy practice
O’Leary H.;McCreesh K. (2011) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) and musculoskeletal conditions: Considerations for physiotherapy practice. Physiotherapy Practice and Research :35-39
Technical considerations for accurate measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness using B-mode ultrasound
Toomey, C.;McCreesh, K.;Leahy, S.;Jakeman, P.; (2011) Technical considerations for accurate measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness using B-mode ultrasound. Ultrasound
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. (2011) Technical considerations for accurate measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness using B-mode ultrasound. Ultrasound
Ultrasound measurement of the size of the anterior tibial muscle group: the effect of exercise and leg dominance.
McCreesh K, Egan S (2011) Ultrasound measurement of the size of the anterior tibial muscle group: the effect of exercise and leg dominance.. Sports medicine, arthroscopy, rehabilitation, therapy & technology : SMARTT
Technical considerations for accurate measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness using B-mode ultrasound
Toomey C; McCreesh K; Leahy S; Jakeman P (2011) Technical considerations for accurate measurement of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness using B-mode ultrasound. Ultrasound :91-96
Assessment of subacromial impingement syndrome in the primary care setting: development of an evidence based clinical framework.
Sorohan, A; McCreesh, K (2009) Assessment of subacromial impingement syndrome in the primary care setting: development of an evidence based clinical framework.. Physiotherapy Ireland :16-22
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 (2008) 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. Physiotherapy Ireland :20-27
Deep cervical flexor muscle recruitment in front row rugby players
Caulfield, S; McCreesh, K (2007) Deep cervical flexor muscle recruitment in front row rugby players. Physiotherapy Ireland :75-76
Evidence-based prognosis setting in the case of a conservatively managed rotator cuff tear
Mccreesh, K (2007) Evidence-based prognosis setting in the case of a conservatively managed rotator cuff tear. Physiotherapy Ireland :31-35
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 (2007) 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. Physiotherapy Ireland :48-
Books
Practical Techniques of Physiotherapy Examination and Treatment (Vol 1-6)
Sexton, M; French, H; McCreesh, K; Walsh, J (2005) Practical Techniques of Physiotherapy Examination and Treatment (Vol 1-6). Dublin : Clinics in Motion
Book Chapters
The Weak Shoulder
Lewis J, McCreesh K, Fahy K, Powell J (2022) The Weak Shoulder. Edinburgh : Handspring Publishing The Shoulder:Theory and Practice
Principles of Joint Treatment
McCreesh K; O'Connor A (2011) Principles of Joint Treatment. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment: A Handbook for Therapists. :57-82
Function and Dysfunction of Joint
O'Connor A; McCreesh K (2011) Function and Dysfunction of Joint. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment: A Handbook for Therapists :3-55
Edited Books
Other Journals
Shouldering the Burden of Evidence-Based Practice: The Experiences of Physiotherapists Partaking in a Community of Practice.
McCreesh, K., Larkin, L., Lewis, J. (2016) Shouldering the Burden of Evidence-Based Practice: The Experiences of Physiotherapists Partaking in a Community of Practice. . Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Conference Publications
World Physio Congress 2021
Maxwell C, Robinson K, McCreesh K (2021) World Physio Congress 2021.
World Physio Congress 2021
McCreesh K (2021) World Physio Congress 2021.
British Shoulder & Elbow Society
McCreesh K (2021) British Shoulder & Elbow Society.
World Congress Of Physical Therapy
McCreesh K, O'Connor C, McNamara J, Fahy K, Cleary N, Deering P (2019) World Congress Of Physical Therapy.
Health Living Healthy Lives Conference, Halifax, NS, Canada
Salmon, N, McDonald, F, O'Brien, I, O'Leary, N, Larkin, L, McCreesh, K, Boland, P, (2018) Health Living Healthy Lives Conference, Halifax, NS, Canada .
European Network of Occupational Therapists in Higher Education
Salmon, N, McDonald, F, O'Brien, I, O'Leary, N, Larkin, L, McCreesh, K, Boland, P, (2018) European Network of Occupational Therapists in Higher Education.
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.
WCPT 2nd European Congress on Physiotherapy Education
Karen McCreesh, Susan Coote, Kieran O¿Sullivan, David Sainsbury (2008) WCPT 2nd European Congress on Physiotherapy Education.
Conference of the International Federation for Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists
Sainsbury D, McCreesh K, O¿Sullivan (2008) Conference of the International Federation for Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists.
ER-WCPT 2nd European Congress on Physiotherapy Education
McCreesh K, Sainsbury D, O'Sullivan K (2008) ER-WCPT 2nd European Congress on Physiotherapy Education.
World Congress of Physical Therapy
McCreesh K (2007) World Congress of Physical Therapy.
Annual Conference of the Irish Sociaty of Chartered Physiotherapists
Caulfield S, Mccreesh K (2007) Annual Conference of the Irish Sociaty of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Annual Conference of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
Arthurs S, McCreesh K (2007) Annual Conference of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
McCreesh K, Coote S, Moore S (2005) Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. :*-*
Irish Society for Chartered Physiotherapists
McCreesh K, Green A (2004) Irish Society for Chartered Physiotherapists. :*-*
Conference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
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 (2018) How should clinicians integrate the findings of The Lancet's 2018 placebo-controlled subacromial decompression trial into clinical practice?. LONDON : BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP British journal of sports medicine :883-
Book Reviews
Other Publications
ICON 2020—International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: A Scoping Review of Psychological and Psychosocial Constructs and Outcome Measures Reported in Tendinopathy Clinical Trials
Auliffe S.M.C.;Bisset L.;Chester R.;Coombes B.K.;Fearon A.;Kirwan P.;McCreesh K.;Mitham K.;Morrissey D.;O’Neill S.;Ross M.H.;Sancho I.;Stephens G.;Vallance P.;Den Akker-Scheek I.V.;Vicenzino B.;Vuvan V.;Mallows A.;Stubbs C.;Malliaras P.;Plinsinga M. (2022) ICON 2020—International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: A Scoping Review of Psychological and Psychosocial Constructs and Outcome Measures Reported in Tendinopathy Clinical Trials. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy :375-388
Epidemiology Of Injury In Ireland's Performance Level Swimmers; The Race To The Tokyo Games (Olympic/Paralympic)
Barry, L;Lyons, M;McCreesh, K;Powell, C;Comyns, T (2022) Epidemiology Of Injury In Ireland's Performance Level Swimmers; The Race To The Tokyo Games (Olympic/Paralympic). PHILADELPHIA : LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS Medicine and science in sports and exercise :644-645
The relationship between training load and pain, injury and illness in competitive swimming: A systematic review
Barry L.;Lyons M.;McCreesh K.;Powell C.;Comyns T. (2021) The relationship between training load and pain, injury and illness in competitive swimming: A systematic review. Physical Therapy In Sport :154-168
Exploring the effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality interventions in the management of musculoskeletal pain: a state-of-the-art review
Brady, N;McVeigh, JG;McCreesh, K;Rio, E;Dekkers, T;Lewis, JS (2021) Exploring the effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality interventions in the management of musculoskeletal pain: a state-of-the-art review. ABINGDON : TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Physical Therapy Reviews :262-275
Physical Therapy Management of Nontraumatic Shoulder Problems Lacks High-Quality Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Systematic Review With Quality Assessment Using the AGREE II Checklist
Barrett, E;Larkin, L;Caulfield, S;De Burca, N;Flanagan, A;Gilsenan, C;Kelleher, M;Mccarthy, E;Murtagh, R;Mccreesh, K (2021) Physical Therapy Management of Nontraumatic Shoulder Problems Lacks High-Quality Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Systematic Review With Quality Assessment Using the AGREE II Checklist. ALEXANDRIA : J O S P T The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy :63-71
Physical therapy management of nontraumatic shoulder problems lacks high-quality clinical practice guidelines: A systematic review with quality assessment using the agree ii checklist
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The relationship between training load and pain, injury and illness in competitive swimming: A systematic review (vol 48, pg 154, 2021)
Barry, L;Lyons, M;McCreesh, K;Powell, C;Comyns, T (2021) The relationship between training load and pain, injury and illness in competitive swimming: A systematic review (vol 48, pg 154, 2021). EDINBURGH : CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE Physical Therapy In Sport :138-138
Understanding Shoulder Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Exploring the Patient Experience
Maxwell, C;Robinson, K;McCreesh, K (2021) Understanding Shoulder Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Exploring the Patient Experience. CARY : OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC Physical therapy
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 (2019) Altered Strength Profile in Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. DALLAS : NATL ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOC INC Journal Of Athletic Training :889-900
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. (2019) Clinical effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for primary frozen shoulder: A systematic review. Journal Of Rehabilitation Medicine :539-556
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 (2016) Letter to the Editor regarding "Reliability and validity of non-radiographic methods of thoracic kyphosis measurement: A systematic review". EDINBURGH : CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE Manual therapy :2-2
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 (2016) Effect of education on non-specific neck and low back pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. EDINBURGH : CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE Manual therapy :1-2
Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review
McCreesh, KM,Crotty, JM,Lewis, JS (2015) Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review. British journal of sports medicine :298-305
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 (2013) Can Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Examination (MSUS) Predict Outcome In Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS)? A Prospective Blinded Study. Arthritis And Rheumatism :95-95
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 (2013) CAN MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY EXAMINATION (MSUS) PREDICT OUTCOME IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME (SIS)? A PROSPECTIVE BLINDED STUDY. Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases :1015-1015
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 (2013) INCREASED SUPRASPINATUS THICKNESS WITH REDUCED ACROMOHUMERAL DISTANCE IN PEOPLE WITH MILD AND MODERATE ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY: A RELIABILITY AND COMPARATIVE STUDY. Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases :725-725
THE INFLUENCE OF ABDOMINAL FAT ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY
Toomey, C,McCreesh, K,Jakeman, P (2012) THE INFLUENCE OF ABDOMINAL FAT ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity :178-178
Outcome measures in randomised controlled trials of rotator cuff disorders: a fifteen year audit and systematic review
Mccreesh, K (2006) Outcome measures in randomised controlled trials of rotator cuff disorders: a fifteen year audit and systematic review. University of Coventry, Coventry, UK