Blog Author: Laura Power (co-author) New research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport examines changes in computerised neurocognitive testing scores among elite rugby union players over time. The study is the […]
Tag: Ian Kenny
New Publication: Sport-related Concussion Characteristics and Time-loss Among Male and Female Community Rugby Union Players Across 6 Seasons
Researchers from the University of Limerick’s Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS), Dr Ian Kenny and Professor Tom Comyns, have contributed to new research examining sport-related concussion among male and female community rugby […]
MSc Sports Performance Students Tackle Real-World ACL Rehabilitation Case Study
One of the defining features of the MSc Sports Performance programme at the University of Limerick is its emphasis on applying theory to real-world performance challenges. This week, students had the opportunity to do exactly […]
RTÉ BRAINSTORM: FROM RECORD-BREAKING RACES TO EVERYDAY RUNS: THE RISE OF THE SUPER SHOE – PROF IAN KENNY & GRAHAM O’BRIEN.
The shoe’s on the other foot: Lidl’s Crivit carbon-plated running shoe (left) and Nike’s Vaporfly 3 (right). Photo: PR Prof Ian Kenny and Graham O’Brien recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm. They […]
Publication: How are female rugby players affected by contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain–an international survey
Research Impact: Contact breast injuries (CBI) and exercise-induced breast pain (EIBP) significantly impact female Rugby players’ performance. In a global survey of 182 players, 64.3% of 7s and 51.9% of 15s players experienced a CBI […]
USA to International Hockey to Researcher: Tabitha Billingham IRIS Researcher Profile – Professor ian kenny & Tabitha Billingham.
Tabitha (Tabby) Billingham made the move earlier in 2024 from USA undergraduate study to field hockey playing and coaching in Germany and Australia, to join the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) project team when she […]
Publication: The awareness, knowledge, and experience of female rugby players of contact breast injuries and exercise induced breast pain – An international survey
Research Impact: This research highlights the often-overlooked challenges faced by female Rugby Union players regarding contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain. Research focusing on female athletes and female athletes themselves will benefit from this […]
Concussion Time-Loss Severity in Amateur Rugby Union – Professor Ian kenny.
The time lost for recovery following a concussion or suspected concussion can vary greatly from sport to sport and within a specific sport at different age group playing levels. In Rugby Union in Ireland one […]
PhD scholarship in Sprint Spike Shoe Biomechanics at University of Limerick – Professor Ian kenny.
Do you have a passion for athlete testing and biomechanics? Interested in sports tech wearables? We’re currently recruiting for an exceptional PhD researcher to join us…. Location: University of Limerick, Ireland Deadline: 17.00 Irish time […]
2022/23 National Amateur and Schoolboy Rugby Injury Reports Released – Prof Ian kenny.
The Irish Rugby Football Union and the University of Limerick have released the fifth year of findings from the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) research project, investigating injury trends in the Men’s and Women’s All-Ireland […]
