Kieran O'Sullivan
B.Physio, M.Manip Ther
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Profile
Kieran graduated from University College Dublin in 1999. In 2004 he completed an MSc in Manipulative Therapy at Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia. In 2008 he was awarded specialist member status by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. His research interests include motor control disorders of the lumbar spine, occupational low back pain, hamstring injury and hip muscle dysfunction in lower limb injuries. He is currently completing his PhD, which is funded by the Health Research Board. This project will investigate the use of novel wireless technology to monitor and provide feedback on lumbar posture in subjects with low back pain while they are working.
Books:
The role of muscle strength in hamstring injury. Kieran O Sullivan and Cian McGinley. 2010. Nova Publications.
Book chapters:
A review of the role of muscle strength in hamstring injury. Kieran O Sullivan and Cian McGinley. In: Strength Training: Types and Principles, Benefits and Concerns. 2009. Editor: James T Kai. New York, Nova Publications.
Journal Publications:
Gluteus Medius Muscle Activation during Isometric Muscle Contractions. Catriona O'Dwyer, David Sainsbury, Kieran O'Sullivan. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation. 2010. In Press
The reliability of the CODA motion analysis system for lumbar spine analysis: a pilot study. Kieran O'Sullivan, Amanda Clifford and Lonán Hughes. Physiotherapy Ireland 2010. January, 31(1), 16-22
Measurement of thigh muscle size using tape or ultrasound is a poor indicator of thigh muscle strength. Kieran O Sullivan, David Sainsbury, Richard O'Connor. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 2009, 17 (3) 145-153. http://iospress.metapress.com/content/03471055731n42h8
Female Gaelic Football Players' Acute Soft Tissue Injury Management, with a specific focus on Cryotherapy. Kieran O'Sullivan and Niamh Keane. Physiotherapy Ireland. June 2009 Vol 30 (2) 13-18
The Effect of Warm-up, Static Stretching and Dynamic Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Previously Injured Subjects. Kieran O Sullivan, Elaine Murray, David Sainsbury. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders April. 2009 10:37. http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2474-10-37.pdf
Comparing concentric isokinetic thigh muscle strength in female Gaelic football players with and without previous hamstring injury. Kieran O'Sullivan and Sile Burns. Physiotherapy Ireland January 2009 30(1)39-44
It shouldn't happen to a vet. Occupational injuries in veterinary practitioners in Ireland. Kieran O'Sullivan and Neasa Curran. Veterinary Ireland. September 2008 61 (9) 584-588
The effect of low-dye taping on rear foot motion and plantar pressure during the stance phase of gait. Kieran O'Sullivan, Dr. Norelee Kennedy, Emer O'Neill, Una Ni Mhainin. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2008. 9:111. http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2474-9-111.pdf
Gait Assessment among Physiotherapists in Ireland. Grainne Flannery and Kieran O'Sullivan. Physiotherapy Ireland. June 2008. 29 (1) 36-43
Influence of exercise instruction method on the activation of Vastus Medialis Obliques and Vastus Lateralis during a mini-squat. Clare Jane Conroy and Kieran O'Sullivan. Physiotherapy Ireland. June 2008. 29 (1) 55-60
Gluteus maximus and gluteus medius in pelvic and hip stability: isolation or synergistic activation? Mairead Conneely and Kieran O'Sullivan. Physiotherapy Ireland. June 2008. 29 (1) 6-10.
The effect of combined visual feedback and verbal encouragement on isokinetic concentric performance in healthy females. Anita O'Sullivan and Kieran O'Sullivan. Isokinetics and Exercise Science. February 2008. 16 (1) 47-53. http://iospress.metapress.com/content/v2q4347170423244
The relationship between previous hamstring injury and the concentric isokinetic knee muscle strength of Irish Gaelic Footballers. Kieran O'Sullivan, Brian O'Ceallaigh, Kevin O'Connell and Dr. Amir Shafat. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008. 9:30 http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2474-9-30.pdf
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation: Pathology, diagnosis and management. Kieran O Sullivan. Physiotherapy Ireland. December 2007. 28 (2) 29-37
Back pain when sitting: Should everybody just sit up straight? Kieran O'Sullivan. The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health. July 2007. Vol 127 (4) 164-166 http://rsh.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/127/4/164?rss=1
Effect of Different Upright Sitting Postures on Spinal-Pelvic Curvature and Trunk Muscle Activation in a Pain-Free Population. Dr. Peter O'Sullivan, Dr. Wim Dankaerts, Dr. Angus Burnett, Garreth Farrell, Evonne Jefford, Clare Naylor, Kieran O'Sullivan. Spine. 2006. 31 (19) E707-E712 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16946644
Selection of published conference proceedings and abstracts:
The effect of Warm-up, Static and Dynamic Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility. Kieran O Sullivan, Elaine Murray, David Sainsbury. Proceedings of the 27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) Conference, Limerick, Ireland. p241.
Assessment of the effect of injury on the kinematic differences in the sagital plane upon landing. Amanda Clifford, Kieran O'Sullivan, Marie Tierney. Proceedings of the 27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) Conference, Limerick, Ireland. p441
Lumbar spine posture in senior and elite level rowers - a comparison with the low back pain population. Caroline MacManus, Kieran O'Sullivan. Proceedings of the 27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) Conference, Limerick, Ireland. p709
Measurement of thigh muscle size using tape or ultrasound is a poor indicator of thigh muscle strength. Kieran O Sullivan, David Sainsbury, Richard O'Connor. Proceedings of the 27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) Conference, Limerick, Ireland. p736
An investigation of the activation of the subdivisions of gluteus medius during isometric hip contractions. Catriona O'Dwyer, David Sainsbury, Kieran O'Sullivan. Proceedings of the 27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) Conference, Limerick, Ireland. p878
Activation of the subdivisions of gluteus medius during isometric hip contractions. C O'Dwyer, D Sainsbury, K O'Sullivan. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin. December 2009. Vol 5 (2) p60-61
A Pilot Investigation into the effect of Dominance and Previous Injury on the Landing Strategy of Senior College Level Male Gaelic Footballers. Marie Tierney, Dr. Amanda Clifford, Kieran O'Sullivan. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin. December 2009. Vol 5 (2) p62-63
The reliability of a wireless monitor for measurement of lumbar spine posture. K O'Sullivan, L Galleotti, W Dankaerts, P O'Sullivan, L O'Sullivan. Man Ther. 2009;14:S231.
An Investigation into Hip Muscle Strength of Previously Injured and Non-Injured Gaelic Footballers. Orla Kelly, Dr. Amanda Clifford, Kieran O'Sullivan. Man Ther. 2009;14:S14
The tape measure as an indicator of quadriceps and hamstrings muscle strength in Gaelic footballers. Richard O'Connor, Kieran O Sullivan, David Sainsbury. Physical Therapy Reviews. June 2009. Vol 14 (3) p201
The tape measure as an indicator of quadriceps and hamstrings muscle strength in gaelic footballers. Richard O'Connor, Kieran O Sullivan, David Sainsbury. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin. June 2009. Vol 5 (1) p55
Hamstring Flexibility after Warm-up, Static and Dynamic Stretching in Individuals with a Previous Hamstring Injury and in Matched Controls. Kieran O Sullivan, Elaine Murray, David Sainsbury. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin. June 2009. Vol 5 (1) p56
Research Funding and Awards:
2010: HRB Research Training Fellowship for Healthcare Professionals - €214,471
2009: University of Limerick faculty seed funding - €3,000
2008: HRB summer studentship - €2,000
2008: Best published research paper award from Chartered Physiotherapists in Manipulative Therapy (CPMT) - €500
2007: Conference presentation funding from CPMT- €500
Current Research Projects:
Towards the validation of a remote monitoring and training device for chronic low back pain in an occupational setting (funded by the Health Research Board)
The Effect Of Exercise Classes, Within A Cognitive-Behavioural Framework, On Chronic Low Back Pain. A multi-centre national study.
Postgraduate Students Supervised
Erasmus Mundus Masters in Adapted Physical Activity (EMMAPA) June 2010, Tamil kumari Panneer Selvam. The reliability of the CODA motion analysis system for measuring flexion and rotation of the lumbar spine.
EMMAPA June 2009, Luciana Galleotti. The reliability of a wireless monitor for measurement of lumbar spine posture.
EMMAPA June 2008, Shilpi Chabra. Does the use of a Faraday room change upper limb surface EMG measurements?
EMMAPA June 2008, Umer Sheikh. Does the use of a Faraday room change lower limb surface EMG measurements?
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