Publications

Walshe, A., Daly, E., Pearce, A.J., Ryan, L. (2024) In-season test-retest reliability of visual smooth-pursuit (EyeGuide Focus) baseline assessment in female and male field-sport athletes. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk9010046 

Finnegan, E., Daly, E., Ryan, L. (2024) Nutritional Considerations of Irish Performance Dietitians and Nutritionists in Concussion Injury Management Nutrients https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040497   

Ryan, T., Daly, E., Ryan, L. (2023) Exploring the Nutrition Strategies Employed by Ultra-Endurance Athletes to Alleviate Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms—A Systematic Review Nutrients https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15204330 

Ryan, T., Nagle, S., Daly, E., Pearce, AJ., Ryan, L. (2023) A Potential Role Exists for Nutritional Interventions in the Chronic Phase of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion and Sports-related Concussion: A Systematic Review. Nutrients https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15173726

Walshe, A.’ Daly, E., Ryan, L. (2023) Existence ≠ adherence. Exploring barriers to best practice in sports-related concussion return to play (SRC-RTP) in Irish amateur female sport. Physical Therapy in Sport https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.06.004 

Pearce, AJP, Daly, E., Ryan, L., King, D. (2023) Reliability of a smooth pursuit eye-tracking system (Eye Guide Focus) in healthy adolescent and adults Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk8020083 

Ryan, L., Daly, E., Blackett, A. (2023) Sport-related concussion disclosure in women's rugby - A social identity approach. Frontiers  https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1058305

Daly, E., Pearce, AJP., Esser, P., Ryan, L. (2022) Evaluating the relationship between neurological function, neuromuscular fatigue and subjective performance measures in professional rugby players. Frontiers https://doi:10.3389/fspor.2022.1058326 

Conaghan, C., Daly, E., Ryan, L. (2022) Athlete attitudes suggest we should listen to our elders, A study of concussion attitudes and knowledge in Ireland. The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science

Daly, E., Blackett, AD., Pearce, AJP., Ryan, L. (2022) Protect the player, protect the game; a qualitative analysis of interviews with ex-professional rugby union players Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk7040091    

Finnegan, E., Daly, E., Pearce, A.J., Ryan, L. (2022) Nutritional interventions to support acute mTBI recovery: A Systematic Review Frontiers in Nutrition, Nutrition and Metabolism https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.977728 

Walshe, A., Daly, E., Ryan, L. (2022) Epidemiology of Sport-Related Concussion Rates in Female Contact/Collision Sport: A Systematic Review BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001346 

Daly; E, Pearce; AJ, Finnegan; E, Cooney; C, McDonagh; M, Scully; G, McCann; M, Doherty; R, White; A, Phelan; S, Howarth; N, Ryan, L (2022) An assessment of current concussion identification and diagnosis methods in sports settings. A systematic review BMC Sports Science, Medicine & Rehabilitation  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00514-1  

Daly, E., Esser. P, Griffin., A., Costelloe, D., Servis, J., Gallagher, D., Ryan, L., (2022) Using Inertial Measurement Units to improve tackle technique proficiency in youth rugby players, a proof-of-concept Sensors https://doi.org/10.3390/s22093315 

Nagle, S., Pearce, A. J., Daly, E., & Ryan, L. (2022). Nutrition interventions in the chronic phase of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI): a systematic review. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 81(OCE4), E119. http:// 

Conaghan, C., Daly, E., Ryan, L, Pearce, A., (2022) An accessible concussion educational tool that improves athlete, coach and parent knowledge and attitudes Austin Sports Medicine 

Daly, E., Pearce, AJ., Blackett, A., Ryan, L., (2022) Facing the consequences of concussion; a qualitative and thematic analysis of interviews with ex-professional rugby players The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science https://doi.org/10.36905/jses.2022.01.04 

Conaghan, C., Daly, E., Ryan, L, Pearce, A., (2022) Effects of educational interventions on knowledge and attitudes towards concussion: a systematic review. (Abstract) 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, Amsterdam.

Daly, E., Ryan, L, Pearce, A., (2022) Neck strength evaluation and injury risk reduction: a systematic review. (Abstract) 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, Amsterdam.

Daly, E., AJ., White, A., Blackett, A., Ryan, L., (2021) Pressure. A Qualitative Analysis of the Perception of Concussion and Injury Risk in Retired Professional Rugby Players Journal of Morphology & Kinesiology https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk6030078 

Patch, C., Hill Yardin, E., Lewis, M., Ryan, L., Daly, E., Pearce, A., (2021) The more, the better: high dose Omega-3 fatty acids improve behavioural and molecular outcomes in preclinical models in mild brain injury. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports (Impact factor 4.37) https://doi:10.1007/s11910-021-01132-z   

Clarke, A., Middleton, K., Daly, E., Ryan, L., Carey, D., Pearce, AJ., (2021) Is athletic performance affected following concussion? A systematic review and metanalyses of literature The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science https://doi.org/10.36905/jses.2021.03.02 

Cooney, C., Daly, E., McDonagh, M., Ryan, L., 2021) Evaluation of Measured Resting Metabolic Rate for Dietary Prescription in Ageing Adults with Overweight and Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease Nutrients https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13041229 

Daly, E., Pearce, A.J. and Ryan, L. (2021). A systematic review of strength and conditioning protocols for improving neck strength and reducing concussion incidence and impact injury
risk in collision sports; is there evidence? Journal of Morphology & Kinesiology. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk6010008 

Conaghan, C., Daly, E., Pearce, A.J., King, D. and Ryan, L. (2020). A systematic review of the effects of educational interventions on knowledge and attitudes towards concussion for people involved in sport – optimising concussion education based on current literature. Journal of Sports Science https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1835223 

Pearce, A.J., Daly, E., Ryan, L., Hill, E. and Patch, C. (2020). Long chain omega-3 fatty acid intervention in ageing adults at risk of dementia following repeated head trauma. Low-level support or an opportunity for an unanswered question? The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. https://doi.org/10.14283/jpad.2020.49