Heather Curtin PhD

Physio, horserider, music lover, dog fanatic and mum. PhD Mixed Methods

[Mac Keith Press @mackeithpress]

A new validity study confirms the Mini-SCALE as a reliable tool for measuring selective motor control in infants and toddlers at risk for #CerebralPalsy
https://t.co/08io7fcBqg

[Mac Keith Press @mackeithpress]

New cohort study provides normative reference values for the 6-minute walk distance in ambulatory children with myelomeningocele. A practical, essential benchmark for clinical assessment & rehab planning
#SpinaBifida #Myelomeningocele #Rehabilitation
https://t.co/n2YwI7hYXo

[QUBNursing&Midwifery @QUBSONM]

💃🕺 Dance teachers across Ireland working with children—your voice matters! Share your views in our survey on inclusive dance for young people with disabilities. 👉 https://t.co/ov1dbUTxDt
@McConnellPhysio @CKerrPhysio @aoifepea @theatredanceni @DanceIreland @IADMS

[Mac Keith Press @mackeithpress]

A cross-sectional study of impaired executive function in children with unilateral #CerebralPalsy finds co-occurrence with #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Autism
https://t.co/t6OyJYmjBH

[Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering]

🚴‍♂️ PhD Opportunity: Join @tcddublin's research on cycling performance!
Work with @sportireland & @CyclingIreland to develop new tools for optimising cycling position and drag.
Apply by 30 Sept 2025: https://t.co/14IdbteZVO
#PhD #Cycling #Biomechanics #SportScience

[Trinity Research in Childhood Centre (TRiCC) @TCD_TRiCC]

Join us on Wednesday 24 September 1-2pm online, for the next TRiCC #webinar, chaired by @ImeldaCoyne & presented by @lilycollison on 'Impact versus achievement in paediatric research: A #cerebralpalsy advocate's perspective'

Register here: https://t.co/PKf6yEdoCx

[Trinity College Dublin @tcddublin]

In a study led by researchers from @tcdengineering parents reported improvements in physical activity, social engagement and family life in their children with walking impairments thanks to the help of mobility assistance dogs.

Read more at: https://t.co/eQvVb5iBOX

[Heather Curtin PhD @HeatherK_83]

Great to see @IrishTimes publish this important piece, highlighting that mobility assistance dogs show therapy can include F-words Fun, Fitness, Family, Friends and Future @tcddublin @centralremedial @SpirtosMichelle

[Irish Times Health+ @IT_HealthPlus]

‘Best decision we ever made’: Study shows benefits to children of mobility assistance dogs https://t.co/bqmv77B5WL

[CRC @centralremedial]

A new #research paper has just been published from our CRC Gait Lab. Well done Heather and her Team on the paper! 'Parental perceptions of the impact of mobility assistance dogs for children with neurological impairment'. link below to paper.
https://t.co/1oOL3RR3UV

[Sport Ireland @sportireland]

There’s a range of exciting job opportunities available at leading sporting organisations.

If you’re driven to help shape the future of sport in Ireland, head over to the Sport Ireland website and explore the openings today! ✨

🔗 https://t.co/b0uQCiTfQ1

#IrishSport #CareersInSport #SportIreland

[Mac Keith Press @mackeithpress]

Our upcoming title, Autism in Complex Presentations: A Guide to Assessment and Diagnosis, outlines the evidence base, identifies challenges to assessments for #autism, and provides a practical guide to assessments and more!

Express your interest now at https://t.co/ShU19gja5u

[JWMDRC @jwmdrc]

🔍 Want to model rare disease progression using #ArtificialIntelligence & #ML? Join a PhD at Newcastle Uni tackling FSHD with #bioinformatics + #MachineLearning. Part of @lifearc1 ARDT’s £12m UK-wide initiative.

To apply: https://t.co/8qmBAsHyz1

[CRC @centralremedial]

Calling all parents & guardians of children with cerebral palsy! @tcddublin have a survey to better understand lives of children with cerebral palsy. Insights will shape a clearer understanding of life with CP & inform future research & support services
https://t.co/sTFGMRDQIq

[Irish Academy of Childhood Disability @IrishDisability]

EACD 2026 coming to Ireland

[Heather Curtin PhD @HeatherK_83]

https://t.co/7Hp7Gzutbr

[Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) @BordIascMhara]

BIM have published a new series of reports profiling the economic and social importance of Ireland’s top fishing ports.

🔗 Read more and access the full reports: https://t.co/keEgPAgMvx

#CoastalCommunities #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺🇮🇪
@agriculture_ie @EU_Commission @timmydooley

[Mac Keith Press @mackeithpress]

#DMCNEditorsChoice: a narrative review exploring the emerging uses of #WearableSensors in #research and clinical #paediatric #neurology
https://t.co/IPirbJhJ27

[Heather Curtin PhD @HeatherK_83]

Fascinating

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

📣 NEW #PhDAcademyAward 🏆

Neurophysiological characteristics accompanying runners with Achilles tendinopathy and their influence in triceps surae performance 🧠 🏃‍♀️

See 👇 the changes in cortical and corticospinal circuits in runners with Achilles tendinopathy and their influence on plantarflexor performance 💪

Read ➡️ https://t.co/jkVzGGarOF

[Mac Keith Press @mackeithpress]

Tom Novacheck and Steven Koop at @GilletteChildrn's, Editor's of Gait Problems in #CerebralPalsy, discuss the book in our latest #AuthorPodcast.

You can watch it now at https://t.co/1CH2iWEWzg

[Trinity Centre for Ageing & ID @ageingwithID]

🚨 PhD Opportunity at Trinity College Dublin!

We're thrilled to announce a fully funded PhD studentship exploring the transformative potential of Equine Assisted Therapy for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, in partnership with Stewarts Care.

This doctoral project offers a rare opportunity to explore the real-world impact of equine assisted therapy within a dedicated therapeutic centre supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

📍 Location: School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin
🎓 Stipend: €25,000 annually (tax-free) + full EU fees
🌍 Extras: Funding for training, conferences, and international mobility
🗓️ Start: September 2025
🕛 Deadline: 12 noon (GMT), 20th June 2025

We're looking for a motivated graduate (Health Sciences, Psychology, or Social Sciences) who’s passionate about inclusive research, experienced with both qualitative and quantitative methods, and eager to make a meaningful impact.

🔗 More info: https://t.co/R777ark8np
📩 Apply with a CV + cover letter to Mr Gavin Dann – [email protected]
📧 Queries? Contact Dr Martin McMahon – [email protected]

This PhD will contribute to advancing person-centred, evidence-based approaches to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities through innovative therapeutic interventions. 🌟

Repost with your networks.

#PhDOpportunity

@mcmahonm44