Acute knee Injuries in Sport
Whether it’s on the GAA field, the soccer pitch, the tennis court, or the basketball court, acute knee injuriesare becoming a prevalent injury in today’s world of sport. Lower limb injuries are predominant in elite Gaelic footballers, accounting for 77% of all injuries. Thirty two percent of these injuries occur to either knee orankle ligaments, with 16% to either knee or ankle tendons.
Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Bad Posture
Physiotherapist Sinéad Treacy talks about bad posture and how it can be treated. This a very common problem which can be successfully treated in most cases.
Injuries In Surfing – Part 2
In part 2 of our Surfing Injuries review, Lead physiotherapist and keen surfer Rob Hanley looks at tips for avoiding surfing injuries
Sports Massage For Athletes of All Levels
A “sports massage” is one of most commonly applied treatments in all of our clinics. Perhaps you are curious about this very effective treatment and you are wondering would it be the right treatment for you – our chartered physiotherapist Ann Prendergast talks us through the different types of sports massages.
Electrotherapy in Physiotherapy Treatments
You might have heard of Electrotherapy before but perhaps you were not aware that it is one of the many methods by which we treat patients within our clinics. Veronica McCormack of our Clondalkin clinic has written this very informative and interesting post which tells us how Electrotherapy works and how we can use it to help in your treatment. Don’t be scared of this treatment, keep reading to find out more!!
Injuries in Surfing – Part 1
In part 1 of our Surfing Injuries review, Lead physiotherapist and keen surfer Rob Hanley looks at the most common injuries for surfers
Goodbye RSI Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injuries are on the increase as we spend more and more time in front of our computers, smart phones and tablets. Recessionary times are forcing people to work harder and longer with less opportunity for varying work load. The good news is that by understanding the causes of repetitive strain injuries you can do a lot to alleviate and even prevent the problem. Chartered Physiotherapist Stephen Swanton discusses the problem and also how it can be avoided in future as well.
What is Frozen Shoulder? Diagnosis and Treatment
Frozen shoulder, or medically known, ‘Adhesive Capsuilitis’, is a disorder which involves the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder, the capsule. The shoulder capsule is just an envelope of tissue that surrounds the shoulder joint, this shoulder joint capsule can become inflamed which can result in tightening and scarring of the shoulder joint capsule which gives rise to ‘Frozen Shoulder’.
The Curse of Recurring Hamstring Injuries
Read the full report on the terror of reoccurring hamstring injuries in professional athletes. Find out how Michael Owens career suffered as a result.
Have You Broken a Bone Recently What to Expect
Many of us have broken a bone in our lifetime. Perhaps you have recently suffered from a fractureand you are wondering how long it takes for these to heal and also what are the steps to restoring full mobility in the area affected. Today’s author is Chartered Physiotherapist Eoin Keating, who works in our clinics in Macroom and Mahon, Cork. Eoin will answer the questions asked above…
How Exercise Can be Used to Help Arthritis
According to Arthritis Ireland, there are nearly 915,000 adults and 1150 children living with the condition, which makes it our countries single biggest disability today. We all know the importance of exercise but many people with arthritis may find it difficult to carry out an exercise due to pain.
Helpful Hints and Tips During Study Time
The annual ‘Exam Season’ has officially kicked off with almost 60,000 Leaving Cert students tackling the Oral Examinations in the last few weeks. In this blog our Chartered Physiotherapist in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ronan Buckley, gives us his tips on how to avoid exams becoming more of a pain than they need to!
Can Dry Needling to Relieve Sinus Pain
Feeling a change in the weather? Let us guide you through the advantages of using the more traditional, holistic approach of Dry Needling and how it can be used to treat that extreme uncomfortable feeling of the dreaded Sinus Pain.
How Bad Weather Affects Aches & Pains
Raincoat or sunglasses? Umbrella or sun hat? Who knows?! The notoriously changeable Irish weather makes a forecaster’s job almost impossible. The forecast on your phone tells you to get the sunglasses out; your granny says her knees tell her the bad weather is on its way. Who do you trust? Is this an old wives tale or should you get Granny a regular spot on RTE after the Six’ One News?
Warm Ups – What’s The Value
Most of us are aware that warming up and cooling down go hand in hand with exercise and physical activity. However, what it actually does and how it should be done isn’t always clear.
How To Avoid Mishaps & Injury During Warm Summer Weather
Ireland and its normally sun deprived, milk-bottled inhabitants are all still in shock that we are now into our second spell of beautiful sunny weather of the Summer ! With temperatures having reached the high 20′s in some parts of the country it is no surprise that everyone is lapping up as much Vitamin D as they can.
We cannot be sure how long it will last for but we will continue to enjoy it as long as it is here! Not to try and put a damp note on this but there are a number of things we should consider while its hot hot hot. There are a few warm weather pitfalls which can be easily avoided, so here they are!
Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise: Getting the Balance Right.
Around 8000 people in Ireland live with the condition, Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Despite being a progressive neurological condition many individuals who have MS can manage to cope with the illness and handle the associated difficulties. So if you are affected by MS either by having the illness or knowing somebody who has it, then today’s blog post is worth a read. Chartered Physiotherapist Caroline Walsh explains what the condition is and also how exercise can help in managing the condition.
How Acupuncture Can Help Treat Women’s Health Problems
Many people might not be aware that Physiotherapists can provide a number of treatments which can help with a number of health problems which women may encounter. There are certain methods by which our Physiotherapy team can provide these Women’s Health treatments, with one of the most common being acupuncture. Most people will have heard of acupuncture but might not know exactly what the treatment is and how can it help in alleviating women’s health problems.