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.
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 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!
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.
Treating Lower Back Pain Through the McKenzie Method
We often discuss our physiotherapy treatments in our blog posts but do not always go into detail about the techniques and methods which are used by our physiotherapists. So today Mark Dockery of our Navan Road clinic in Dublin highlights how lower back pain is treated through the McKenzie method.
Do You Need Insoles?
Back Pain? Flat feet? Arthritis? Orthotics may be the solution to all these problems and more. Find all the information you need about orthotics.
The Pulled Hamstring: A High Intensity Injury
Hamstring injuries are a scourge of those playing sports – They are one of the most commonly seen injuries and today we will discuss how they occur.
Pelvic Floor Problems and Incontinence – Physio Can Help
Suffering from pelvic floor problems or incontinence? Our Senior Physiotherapist Caroline Knox from our Baggot Street Clinic can help.Caroline is a women’s health physiotherapist and has done an Advanced Urogynaecology Course for Physiotherapists and has extensive experience in treating pelvic pain in the public and private settings.
What is Pilates? A Guide to This Popular Exercise
Are you thinking of starting a Pilates class? If you are to keen to get involved,keep reading to find out what Pilates is about & what it involves.
Sports most common Injury!!… The sprained ankle
Our physiotherapy team see the ankle sprain every single in our clinics. It is the most common sports injury that occurs worldwide. Find out more!
Core Stability : How To Improve the Core Muscles
Core stability is a key component for those who play sport, do Pilates or are recovering from back complications. Read on to learn tips about your core.
So what exactly is Lacrosse?
The history of Lacrosse, it’s evolution in Ireland and the 2014 World Championships. Supported proudly by The Physio Company.
Disc Related Back Pain Symptoms & Physiotherapy
Back pain affects people of all ages and is one of the most common injuries seen in our Physiotherapy clinics. Read on to understand the common causes.
New Physiotherapy Clinic on the Navan Road,Dublin 8
We are pleased to announce that our Chartered Physiotherapy services are now available within Phoenix Medical on the Navan Road.
Can Early Physio Treatment Help Back Pain
Low back pain affects up to 80% of people at some point in their lives. Pain can range from a short-term dull ache to recurring chronic pain.
Foot Pain: Did You Know?
Are you suffering from foot, hip, back or lower limb pain and don’t know why? Here are a few facts about feet that you may not know…
How to avoid Yoga injuries
In the new year people often make changes to improve their life both mentally and physically. Exercise and wellness classes such as yoga and Pilates have become popular with Yoga studios popping up all over the country in the last 10 years. However with the rise in interest has also come a steady increase in yoga related injuries.
Dry Needling: Relief from Headaches, Pain & Muscle Tightness
Dry needling is a commonly used technique, which our physiotherapists often use to treat muscle pain and stiffness, back pain & headaches.
