Helen French

Chartered Physio, PhD. Associate Professor @RCSIPhysio @RCSI_Irl; Research: hip/groin pain; osteoarthritis. @Fulbright_Eire Scholar 2017-2018. 🏊‍♂️🚵‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Helen French @helfrench]

As the vibe around here has changed for the worse, I am looking toward bluer skies and positive academic and research chatter. You can follow me on https://t.co/gVDPTQPWYU

[RCSI School of Physiotherapy @RCSI_Physio]

The 2025 RCSI Alumni Awards took place on Friday 17 October.

Our Awardee was Kieron Connolly, pictured here with Head of School Prof. Suzanne McDonough and Mr Darragh O'Brien, Head of Recruitment Operations of sponsors @FrsRecruitment.

Congratulations Kieron!
@smcdonough2

[RCSI School of Physiotherapy @RCSI_Physio]

🎤 We were delighted to see Professor Suzanne McDonough invited to speak at the Rehabilitation Summit, held at the Barberstown Castle on Friday, 10th October 2025.

Her presentation was on “Digital Innovations in Physiotherapy Rehab: International Best Practice.”

[RCSI School of Physiotherapy @RCSI_Physio]

She explored the use of virtual reality, smart phone apps, wearables and AI in physiotherapy research and practice, and some recent funding initiatives that will improve the environment for digital innovation in Ireland.  ✨

#RehabilitationSummit #Physiotherapy @RCSI_Irl

[Helen French @helfrench]

@MSKPhysioJnl @cunninghamjoice Thanks to our author team for the collaboration in this analysis of GLA:D data from Denmark to add to the evidence on multi-site pain in #osteoarthritis

[MSKPhysioJournal @MSKPhysioJnl]

#GraphicalAbstract - New study https://t.co/aS1K2eiW94 by @cunninghamjoice has compared changes in health outcomes following an 8-week GLA:D® programme for knee or hip osteoarthritis. Would you expect a difference between those with single vs multi-site pain? @helfrench @PhysioSania @Dorte_Groenne @ewa_roos @clo2me @STSkou

[Fulbright Ireland @Fulbright_Eire]

📌Join the 2026-27 #Fulbright Irish Awards webinar for students, scholars and professionals today. Register at the link below.

[Sarah Murphy @SMurphyPT]

Delighted to publish this article on injury surveillance in Leinster Senior Schoolboys Rugby with @helfrench & @LKeating_RCSI & Co-authors, @RCSI_Physio
Supported by @IRFUCharTrust
https://t.co/9ylDaZUixT

[School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin @TrinityMed1]

📢 A first for Ireland: Trinity College Dublin appoints Prof Denise McDonald as the university’s first Associate Professor of Cerebral Palsy, supported by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. A major step toward national CP care and research. #CerebralPalsy #TrinityCollegeDublin

[Kieron Connolly @kieronConnolly4]

Delighted to be awarded the 'Rising Star Awardee' from @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_Physio. The list of people to thank is endless but @frances_horgan is someone that has been there ffor me from student to after my MSc, supporting me to continue to pursue the next step. A massive thank you.

[James J. Young @James_J_Young]

We are hiring a Postdoc in Implementation Science for our project integrating the GLA:D Back program across Alberta's primary care networks.

Please share with your network or apply if you are interested in joining us at the University of Alberta!

https://t.co/VS9sJlIzGw

[MSKPhysioJournal @MSKPhysioJnl]

Reimagining MSK Care in Ireland: Voices from the Frontline
This qualitative study captures clinical specialist physiotherapists insights on musculoskeletal triage and interface clinics, calling for integrated care pathways, digital health infrastructure, and a shift toward empowered, community-based MSK services.
Attaching the link below to the open access article:
https://t.co/hDYT4wTapj

musculoskeletal triage# advanced practice# musculoskeletal pathways# qualitative# normalisation process theory# implementation# Interface clinics#

[MAINTAIN programme @MAINTAINprog]

Do you live with arthritis?

Interested in trying a new physical activity coaching intervention to help maintain your physical activity long-term?

Sessions will be held in Churchtown, Dublin from May 2025

[Fiona Callan @FCPhysio23]

🚨 New publication alert! 🚨

Delighted to see our research on the patient journey in MSK triage and interface clinic implementation published open access in @MSKPhysioJnl

📔 Read here ↩️
https://t.co/0G5XJQmoRf

Many thanks to all participants, the research team @LKeating_RCSI @BSaunders30 @helfrench and @IrishResearch for funding.

[Helen French @helfrench]

@FCPhysio23 @MSKPhysioJnl @LKeating_RCSI @RCSI_postgrad @RCSI_Physio @IrishResearch Well done Fiona- great to see another publication as part of your PhD in print.

[RCSI School of Physiotherapy @RCSI_Physio]

The School of Physiotherapy is delighted to invite you to a Webinar launching the new Postgrad MSc in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Use the QR code below to register interest. @smcdonough2 @helfrench @LKeating_RCSI @RCSI_Irl @frances_horgan @ailishmalone

[MAINTAIN programme @MAINTAINprog]

Have you completed an exercise programme for Arthritis, such as GLA:D or Be Active with Arthritis?

Do you live near Kilcoole Co.Wicklow?

Interested in trying a new physical activity coaching intervention to help maintain your activity long-term?

Email:[email protected]

[RCSI School of Physiotherapy @RCSI_Physio]

Applications are now open for our new MSc in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy programme. This P/T, hybrid prog starts in Sept 2025 https://t.co/EkvrzJZYSU. @helfrench @LKeating_RCSI @eadiejennifer @BroeRachel @jennifer_m_ryan & @smcdonough2 @_ISCP_ @iscp_pd @ISCP_CPMT

[RCSI School of Physiotherapy @RCSI_Physio]

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https://t.co/M8nJPgSvXV

@smcdonough2 @frances_horgan @helfrench @RCSI_Irl @CPLife_Centre

[UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic @SSCSantry]

Join our Sports Medicine Team!

The Sports Medicine Department at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic is recruiting for the position of Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Upper Limb Rehabilitation.

Apply here https://t.co/CgmC08Etxw or email [email protected]

Closing date 28.02.2025