How to Prevent Common Running Injuries
With the Dublin City Marathon fast approaching, all runners who are now in-training should be aware of some of the potential injuries that can occur during your preparations so that you can avoid them from occurring before or during the big race day.
How Physiotherapy Can Help With Arthritis
Various forms of physiotherapy can be a great help in relieving the pain brought on by arthritis.
Top Hand and Finger Exercises
Here are some easy hand exercises and finger exercises to help with range of motion and joint pain.
Foam Roller Exercises
Check out our four relaxing foam rolling exercises to do at home to stretch and relax tired, sore or injured muscles.
Fun Exercise Equipment for Strength and Fitness
We found five ways to give your workout a bit of a boost with unique and fun exercise equipment at a very affordable price.
Benefits of Walking
More than 2,400 years ago, Hippocrates said, “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” It might seem too simple to be true, but when it comes to improving your overall health, all you really need to do is to get walking.
Preventing Back to College Pain
Students today suffer from a number of health concerns developed from the hours spent pondering over notes, laptops and video games.
Acupuncture and its Benefits
Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine used widely to treat different types of pain.
Acupuncture and Dry Needling: How are They Different?
So, needles are the hot new craze right now, and no we’re not talking about drugs, Botox or tattoos. We’re talking about acupuncture, also known as dry needle therapy or dry needling.
Choosing the Best Backpacks for Kids
Here is a list of tips that can help you choose the right backpack for your little one so that they may not feel the weight of the world so soon on their shoulders!
Physiotherapy: More Than Just a Back Rub
Physiotherapy includes numerous types of treatment, from orthopaedic to cardiopulmonary, from paediatric to geriatric, and many more. Each branch offers different types of medical techniques that can be of help to many patients.
Desk Exercises
Sitting for hours at your desk all day sets you up for injury and complications that come with increased weight, inactivity and less exercise. This is why simple exercises at your desk every day are very critical for your overall health and wellbeing.
A Guide To Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) technique used by athletes and physical therapists to aid in the recovery of muscles that are prone to being overactive.
Physiotherapy and Virtual Reality
For most of us, the Nintendo Wii is a fun way to hang out and play with a cool toy or burn some extra calories at home. But now, the Wii and Wii Fit is being extended into the rehabilitation arena. Here we weigh out the pros and cons of using these games in lieu of a licensed and trained physiotherapist.
A Guide to Sports Warm Up
Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or a light exerciser, knowing the basics when it comes to sports warm up can save you a lot of pain from stretched muscles or tendons.
Sports Injury Prevention for Athletes
Many athletes fall prey to sports injuries each year in Ireland. From twisted ankles to torn ligaments and broken bones to concussions, these injuries can affect athletes of all ability and skill levels. Here are some stellar tips that can help you prevent sports injuries and limit the amount of time that you spend out of the game.
A Guide To Stretching
We all know stretching is important when it comes to exercise warm up but did you know that there are different types of stretching and it is important that you use the right type of stretching at the right time.
Hot vs. Cold: What Is The Best Treatment for a Back Injury?
Many of us have been subjected to an injury at some point, and it’s not unusual for us to try a number of different methods to try and get rid of the pain. Two of the most popular methods of alleviating pain is the applying of ice or heat. But there can be some confusion as to what kind of treatment should be used for certain injuries.