Publications by authors named "Colm Daly"
Article Synopsis
- Clinical gait analysis (CGA) is essential for assessing gait patterns and planning interventions, but there are currently no international standards, leading to inconsistencies in practices across different countries.
- A survey conducted by the European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC) evaluated 97 gait laboratories across 16 European countries, focusing on equipment and methods used in CGA.
- Results showed a general agreement on data collection methods and the use of the Conventional Gait Model, but highlighted differences in training and documentation practices, paving the way for standardized guidelines in the future.
Factors associated with increased terminal swing knee flexion in cerebral palsy.
Gait Posture
September 2021
Background: Increased terminal swing knee flexion (TSKF) impacts on step length, walking efficiency and may lead to knee flexion in stance in cerebral palsy (CP). Surgical lengthening of the hamstrings is often used to address this issue, but outcomes are inconsistent. There is an established association between TSKF and functional shortening or reduced lengthening velocity of the hamstrings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Reduced lumbo-pelvic postural control is a common feature of gait in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). These features are commonly attributed to insufficiency of the hip musculature as well as underlying bony geometry. Exercises aimed at strengthening the hip muscles are frequently prescribed in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: Exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) is a potentially fatal condition that can be prevented by avoiding excessive fluid intake. Running has become more popular in recent years, so it is important to assess the safety of runners' hydration strategies.
Objective: (1) To explore the intended hydration strategies of a sample of marathon runners before the 2014 London Marathon, (2) to examine their sources of information and knowledge about fluid intake and their understanding of EAH, and (3) to compare these findings with the results of a similar study carried out before the 2010 London Marathon.