Are My Hip Flexors Tight Or Are They Weak?
Do you feel like you have tight hips? Do you stretch and stretch your hip flexors but feel no improvement? Strengthening over stretching may be the answer.
How To Run Well As You Get Older
Eventually you’ll become a masters runner, or not be a runner at all. Our physio Neil Harris looks at how to stay injury free as you get older.
Top Tips For Managing Shin Splints
Shin splints, medically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), are one of the most common complaints of runners. The term shin splints describes pain along the front of the lower shin that gets worse when running or exercising.
TLC For Tendons: Dealing With Lower Limb Tendon Pain
Tendon pain usually presents as being a bit stiff and sore initially (particularly after a period of sitting/sleeping), goes away after a bit of activity but after a while starts getting painful which each step and can hang around for 24-48 hours afterwards.
The Best Ways To Prevent ACL Injuries
Is it possible to prevent an injury to my ACL when playing sports? Of course! Research suggests that when incorporating a proper ACL injury prevention program, we can possibly reduce the risk of ACL injury by 52% in female athletes and 85% in male athletes (Sadoghi et al., 2012).
Physiotherapy’s Role When It Comes To Chronic Pain
Everybody experiences pain, which is a healthy response in the body. However, when pain fails to go away then chronic pain can develop. Chronic pain is estimated to affect 1.65 million people in Ireland alone. Topping that list of chronic pain is chronic back pain. To celebrate World Physiotherapy Day 2019, we will discuss the role of physiotherapy in the management of chronic pain.
The Benefits Of Cross Training
Do you have the same exercise routine day in, day out? Are you getting bored of this same routine? If so, it may be time to consider cross training. Having a variety of training styles has loads of benefits; the first being that you will be able to push your fitness to a new level.
Should I Be Exercising For Osteoporosis?
The simple answer is, YES – you should be exercising for osteoporosis. Exercise is an important step in maintaining strong and healthy bones when it comes to healthy ageing. Current clinical guidelines recommend 30 minutes of exercise on most days for those suffering from osteoporosis. This blog aims to increase your knowledge of osteoporosis, as well as hopefully encourage you to become an active participant when it comes to daily exercise – whether you have osteoporosis or not!
The Best Exercises And Treatment For Low Back Pain
Did you know that 85% of the population experiences back pain at some point during their lives? Within a three-month period, though, 90% of individuals will bounce back and improve. However, approximately 50% will have at least one other recurrent bout.
How To Walk Towards Better Health
Chances are we’re all a little out of our usual routine at the moment. And that extends to how we exercise and stay active, especially with gyms and swimming pools currently being closed. A lot of people are turning to walking to keep fit as it’s probably the most practical thing we can do right now.
10 Tips To Avoid Back And Neck Pain Whilst Working From Home
Do you find that working from home has given you an ache in your back? A pain in your shoulders? Or is it even a pain in your behind?!
Why Are Hamstrings So Commonly Injured In GAA?
Hamstring injuries are common across a wide discipline of sports however, in particular, are particularly prevalent within Gaelic football. A study that spanned 8 years investigated the injury rate across 15 elite Gaelic football teams. It found that not only are hamstrings the most prevalent injury in Gaelic football, but the injury rate increased between 2008 and 2011 and then again in 2012 and 2015!
What Can Physio Do For You This January?
It’s that time of the year again when there is a dash for the gym, treadmills and fitness classes alike to try and get a head start on the goals set for 2020. After a couple of weeks of indulging in the festivities, as well as some well needed time off with family and friends, the new year brings a clean slate.
New Year Fitness: How To Avoid Injury
January can be a tricky month when it comes to fitness and injury. You’ve had a considerable time away from the office during the holidays, enjoyed time spent with friends and family, and perhaps over-indulged over the festive season. Now you are starting to think about the new year and what your goals might be.
How To Recover From A Stress Fracture
Stress fractures are a common overuse injury seen in runners, jumpers, or GAA players. Learn more about recovering from stress fractures, causes, and physiotherapy treatment via The Physio Company’s Injury Hub.
5 Amazing Low Back Stretches
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints seen by physiotherapists. Nearly 85% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. One cause of discomfort can be stiffness. Sitting or standing in one position all day can cause the muscles and joints to become stiff.
Can I Train If I’m Injured?
One of the hardest parts of being injured is not being able to train. For people who enjoy being active or going to the gym, not training can feel like a disruption to your usual routine. Working out improves your mood, energy levels and health.
Setting Up Your Bike Correctly For The Gym Or The Road
Be it on the road or in the gym, cycling is fun, great for your health and anyone can do it. However, knowing the fine art of how to set up your bike can be the difference between an efficient workout and a wasted one. If you can get your positioning and pedal stroke just right, you will work your legs, glutes and core evenly and you’ll reap all the benefits from your workout.