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Biography
I am an Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy at the School of Allied Health at the University of Limerick, and a CORU-registered physiotherapist. I completed my BSc in Physiotherapy and PhD at the University of Limerick with my doctoral research funded by the Irish Research Council. With clinical experience in both private practice and acute hospital settings, I have supported physiotherapy students in a variety of roles, including as a Practice Tutor supporting students during clinical placements. I currently teach and lead modules across the BSc and MSc in Physiotherapy programmes.
Research Interests
My research focuses on leveraging technology to optimise physiotherapy and healthcare and developing innovative approaches to enhance physiotherapy education and training.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Telerehabilitation and Exercise for Chronic Conditions: Development of a disease-agnostic telerehabilitation intervention for people with chronic conditions
Award Date: 22 Oct 2024
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Psychosocial risk factors for injury in performing artists: A scoping review of screening and assessment instruments
Cahalan, R., Walsh, C. B., Bhriain, O. N., Gallaí, B. D., de Brún, H. F., Pye, M. & Schmieg, R., 24 Feb 2026, In: PLoS ONE. 21, 2 February, e0322971.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A physiotherapy-led disease-agnostic telerehabilitation programme for people with chronic health conditions: A mixed-methods feasibility trial
Barry Walsh, C., Cahalan, R., Julian, N., Hinman, R. S. & O' Sullivan, K., Aug 2025, In: Physiotherapy Practice and Research. 46, 2, p. 73-85 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychosocial risk factors for injury in performing artists: A scoping review of screening and predictive instruments
Cahalan, R., Walsh, C. B., Bhriain, O. N., de Gallaí, B., de Brún, H. F., Pye, M. & Schmieg, R., 4 Apr 2025Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Psychosocial Risk Factors for Injury in Performing Artists: A Scoping Review of Screening and Predictive Tools
Cahalan, R., Walsh, C. B., Bhriain, O. N., de Gallaí, B., de Brún, H. F., Pye, M. & Schmieg, R., 19 Jan 2025Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Exploring athlete pain assessment experiences and priorities; A two-part qualitative series of athlete and physiotherapist interactions. Part One. “Gauging and discerning” - Athlete & physiotherapist pain assessment experiences and interactions
Purcell, C., Walsh, C. B., Oirschot, G. V., Fullen, B. M., Ward, T. & Caulfield, B. M., 7 Jan 2024Research output: Other contribution › peer-review