There is still time to join. There are a few spaces remaining. Recruitment closes in just 3 weeks. @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social #cerebralpalsy #exercise #physicalactivity #research #community

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies,” see reflections "From Passenger to Pilot", exploring support pathways for young people with cerebral palsy transitioning to adulthood. vimeo.com/1138030622 #IDPD2025 #Inclusion #IAACD #cerebralpalsy

Join CP-EXCEL ONLINE Watch the video below to hear directly from two participants as they share their experiences and insights from taking part tinyurl.com/3r69vr8n Learn more: tinyurl.com/5ynt9cm9 or email [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #exercise #physicalactvity #research #community

The BRAIN-RESTORE Childhood and Youth study is now Recruiting! Were you (or your child) diagnosed with a brain tumour during childhood or adolescence? Scan QR code to learn more/express interest #ChildhoodBrainTumour #Rehabilitation #PPI #Research #YoungSurvivors #RCSI #BrainHealth #PatientVoice

We’re pleased to share the September 2025 edition of our CP-Life Research Centre newsletter, including updates on new projects, research findings and events: tinyurl.com/2kpckwn3 @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social #cerebralpalsy #mentalhealth #healthcaretransition

💚 Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day 💚 This year’s theme, #UniqueandUnited, reminds us that every voice and story adds strength to our community. Let’s celebrate the resilience and achievements of the CP community. #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #CPLife #InclusionMatters #CerebralPalsyAwareness #PPI #RCSI

Dr Jennifer Fortune presented at the recent “Le Chéile: Supporting young people and families during transition from paediatric to adult services” conference, and spoke about the Ignition Study and our work on co-designing better transition supports for young people with cerebral palsy.

INVITATION Connect2Participate —research study focused on collaborative practices to support physical activity for young people with physical disability. Expression of interest form: forms.office.com/e/MW7CKXjCpa Email [email protected] #Connect2Participate #FitSkills #PhysicalActivity

Sign up now for our free online exercise class designed for adults with cerebral palsy. Participants are enjoying the sessions and sharing positive feedback. Take this opportunity to get active in a supportive and welcoming community. #cerebralpalsy #exercise #CPEXCEL @rcsi-physio.bsky.social

💫We’re hiring a Research Assistant to support the development and implementation of Ireland’s National Cerebral Palsy Registry.💫 Information and job spec here 👇 tinyurl.com/7n95u597 Closing Date: 5th September 2025 #researchassistant #jobopportunity @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsi-physio.bsky.social

Today, on World Brain Day, and every day, we support 'Brain Health for All Ages' #cerebralpalsy #mentalhealth #WorldBrainDay2025 @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social

Check out this recent paper: Ashmore, K., & Malone, A. (2025). Cardiorespiratory training post stroke: from guidelines to clinical practice. A qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1–11. doi.org/10.1080/0963... @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social #rehabilitation #disability

Congratulations Dr Manjula Manikandan and Dr Jennifer Ryan and Relate-CP team on receiving the Clinical Research Award at EACD/IAACD Heidelberg 2025 for their work exploring the prevalence of mental health difficulties and mental disorders among children with cerebral palsy. #cerebralplasy #research

Some key findings from the RELATE-CP survey • Higher risk of mental health difficulties for females • Additional risk factors: intellectual disabilities, poor sleep quality, bullying, difficulty making friends, and poor family functioning Infographic tinyurl.com/Relate-CP @rcsi-physio.bsky.social

Some key findings from the RELATE-CP survey • 48% reported being bullied at least once in the past year. • Regular physical activity (4-6 days/week) is linked to a lower risk of mental disorders See Infographic at: tinyurl.com/Relate-CP @rcsi-physio.bsky.social #cerebralpalsy #physicalactivity

Some key findings from the RELATE-CP survey • 29% of children with CP experience high levels of mental health difficulties • Anxiety disorder is the most common mental health condition among young people with CP See Infographic at tinyurl.com/2t2m3btj #cerebralpalsy @rcsi-physio.bsky.social

Welcome to our 2025 @rcsi.bsky.social Research Summer School students Aodhan Kelly (physiotherapy) and Feby Saji (medicine). Working with us for 8 weeks we will support them to develop research skills in scientific writing, presentations, data collections and analysis. #mentor #student #research

Delighted to welcome Dr Georgia McKenzie , Centre of Research Excellence: CP-Achieve to @rcsi.bsky.social Georgia is visiting Dublin ahead of attending the EACD/ IAACD Heidelberg. We look forward to future collaboration and learning. #research #cerebralpalsy #disability #collaborate

Read our latest Newsletter at tinyurl.com/CP-Life-News... Register for our upcoming ONLINE research seminar at tinyurl.com/CP-LifeResea... "Evidence to Practice: Benefits, Partnerships and Strategies for Physical Activity" 3pm on Wednesday 4th June. @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsi-physio.bsky.social

Join us online next week, Wed 4th June, for our research seminar, Evidence to Practice: Benefits, Partnerships and Strategies for Physical Activity for People with Disabilities - see below to register. @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social #disability #cerebralpalsy #physicalactivity

See video vimeo.com/1084233095 from our Move-Connect-Thrive World Café event on 14 April. Our thanks to all who made the day such a great success. #cerebralpalsy #physicalactivity #sportforall @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @donnacooney1.bsky.social @futureneuro.bsky.social

We're delighted to share the wonderful infographic created by Robyn Deasy vimeo.com/1084205747 at our Move-Connect-Thrive World Café event on 14 April 2025 @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social @futureneuro.bsky.social #cerebralpalsy #sportforall #physicalactivity #community #participation

Join us ONLINE for our next research seminar, Evidence to Practice: Benefits, Partnerships and Strategies for Physical Activity, at 3pm on Wednesday 4th June. To register, click tinyurl.com/5pmfk29k or scan below.

Check out our Move-Connect-Thrive: World Café on Physical Activity Participation by Young People with Physical Disability cpresearchireland.eu?page_id=2137 @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @researchireland.bsky.social #cerebralpalsy #SportForAll #PPI #MoveConnectThrive #DisabilityInclusion

Throwback Tuesday: watch young people with cerebral palsy share their experiences of support networks here: vimeo.com/880828988?sh... #cerebralpalsy #supportnetwork #disability #research #healthcare #community @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Throwback Tuesday - looking back at our very successful YOUTH EXPERIENCE MATTERS World Café event last year vimeo.com/935382119?sh... @cerebralpalsy @disability @rcsi.bsky.social

Check out this interesting paper from Dr Shona McGuinness et al. Transition from School to Adult Life: Scoping Review of Perspectives of Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Families doi.org/10.1080/0968... @cerebralpalsy @disability

Today we share with you our cross-sectional study related to the use of health services and unmet needs among adults with cerebral palsy in Ireland You can read the full paper here: tinyurl.com/3834urwd #cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsyawareness #research #disability

In our 2024 Delphi study, we identified the top 10 physical activity priorities for young people with physical disability including young people with cerebral palsy. Full paper at tinyurl.com/bdfwzssr Watch World Café tinyurl.com/mvj4hjwa #cerebralpalsyawareness #disability #research #cerebralpalsy

On Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day we share with you our systematic review and meta-analysis which focused on the prevalence and incidence of chronic conditions among adults with cerebral palsy. Read the full paper here tinyurl.com/mwrdj6pt #cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsyawareness #research #disability

To celebrate Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day on March 25th, we present a cross-sectional study on the transition to adult services experienced by young people with cerebral palsy. Full paper at tinyurl.com/38r44k4p #cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsyawareness #research #disability

Researchers at @rcsipophealth.bsky.social have been awarded €496k in funding from @epaireland.bsky.social to investigate the effects of air pollution on public health in Ireland. The study will be led by Professor Debbi Stanistreet. Read more here➡ rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

We’re excited to attend #mymovingbrain event this Saturday. Visit our engagement stand, find out what we're doing to support physical activity for people with disabilities and how to get involved. #futureNeuro #cerebralpalsy #community #neurologicalconditions #physicalactivity #research #engagement

Calling on adults with cerebral palsy or parents of adults with cerebral palsy to join our PPI Panel - we welcome your ideas cpresearchireland.eu/public-invol... #cerebralpalsy #PPI #CPLifePPI @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Calling on young people to help guide our research - join our Public Involvement Panel - we welcome your ideas. cpresearchireland.eu/public-invol... #cerebralpalsy #RCSI #PPI @rcsi-physio.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Curious about our next #MyMovingBrain event in Cork on March 22? Get a glimpse of the energy, insights & connections from our first event! 🎥👇 📍 Watch here: youtu.be/KN-w6k_XdTI?... 🎟️ Register for Cork: www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-moving-...

The next @futureneuro.bsky.social My Moving Brain event takes place on 22 March at the Mayfield Sports Complex, Cork. Learn more about brain health and sports inclusion and connect with others during hands-on science activities. Register here ➡️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-moving-... #MyMovingBrain

‘Collaboration is key. We cannot have impact on these complex problems that we address in population health and health services research if we do not have true collaboration,’ said Dr Barbara Clyne speaking at the @sphereprogramme.bsky.social Annual Conference.

The SPHeRE Network 11th Annual Conference starts at 9 am today. We are eager to meet each and every one of you. www.sphereprogramme.ie/2025-annual-...

A new RCSI study highlights the difficult choices faced by people with chronic conditions when experiencing financial constraints. Over one-third of those surveyed had avoided healthcare appointments or buying medicine in the past year due to cost. 🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... #RCSIdiscover

Are you feeling tired, worn out or unmotivated? If so, you might be stuck in a funk. Dr @jolantaburke.bsky.social outlines the steps you can take to turn a funk around and how to prevent them going forward. Read the full piece in @uk.theconversation.com ⬇️ theconversation.com/feel-like-yo...

We were delighted to welcome @news.rte.ie to the #RCSIcharter Robotic Learning Village. @fergalbowers.bsky.social spoke with Professor Barry McGuire and Ms Christina Fleming and learned about RCSI’s publication of Ireland’s first framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery.

#CPLifeResearchSeminarSeries Check out these resources from Dr Mary-Elaine McCavert's work on Sleep disturbances in Cerebral Palsy shorturl.at/8ntTj Queen's University Belfast #CerebralPalsy RCSI School of Physiotherapy #RCSI @rcsi.bsky.social

#CPLifeResearchSeminarSeries #RCSI #CerebralPalsy Check out our latest research seminar vimeo.com/1053324714

CP-Life Research Centre Public Involvement Spotlight on Conor Dillon @rcsi.bsky.social @cplifecentre.bsky.social

Please check out this podcast, in which Dr Ailish Malone discusses her paper, Longitudinal relationship between hip displacement and hip function in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A scoping review. youtu.be/Wbodwvc4leE?... #CerebralPalsy, #RCSI

Application still open for a postdoctoral researcher for Brain-Restore Youth, a@hrbireland-funded 4y project on rehabilitation after childhood brain tumour. Come join us at@CPLife_Centre@RCSI_Physioand wider team@CHI_Ireland@NRH_fdn t.co/cOLC8SWb6z