Common Swimming Injuries
Swimming is a great way to get an all-over workout and stay healthy. But as with all exercise, it can lead to injuries if it is improperly carried out. If you are an avid swimmer, it is important to be aware of these injuries, and what you can do to prevent them.
The link between depression and back pain
Depression and back pain may seem like two issues that are completely unrelated, but a number of studies have shown that they are in fact closely linked.
TRX
TRX (Total Resistance eXercise) is a relatively new but extremely popular form of suspension training. Developed by a former Navy Seal in the 1990’s, and first introduced to the market in 2005, TRX training has become a favourite among people who frequently need intense, full-body workouts.
Respiratory Problems and Physiotherapy
While many people may assume that physiotherapy is the last thing that a person with respiratory issues should be doing, the opposite is in fact true. Proper breathing technique is a major part of most physical therapies, and physical training in general.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of therapy where suction cups are placed around various parts of the body. It is an alternative therapy that has been used in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East for thousands of years. Many people believe that the suction from these cups helps to encourage blood flow and healing.
Common Martial Arts Injuries
Martial arts have been a popular form of sport for decades. But as with any sport, especially ones that revolve around fighting, there are injuries more commonly associated with martial arts.
Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a painful condition brought on by a build-up of pressure in the muscle compartments. Sports such as running, cycling or swimming are often the cause, with most cases occurring in the lower leg.
Pregnancy and Physiotherapy
If there’s one thing guaranteed when it comes to pregnancy, it’s that it will be uncomfortable at times. But sometimes discomfort can become pain. That’s where physiotherapy can help.
Minimalist Shoes – The New Trend in Running
Companies now spend millions on scientific studies that will enable them to develop clothes that help us go faster, stronger, and longer than ever before. One such example is that of the minimalist shoe.
Common Running Injuries
Running is a great way to keep fit and stay healthy. But like all forms of exercise, running has certain risks associated with it. Here are some of the most common injuries linked to running.
Common Gaelic Football Injuries
While it’s easy to injure yourself in pretty much any sport, the GAA tends to be a bit more brutal than most sports. For that reason, we’re going to look at some of the most common injuries in Gaelic football.
5 Tips for Running in the Rain
We’re now heading straight into winter and the rain is coming full force. The last thing you want is for all your recent physical activity to be undone because of a little water, so here are some tips for running safely in the rain.
Dublin City Marathon
The Dublin City Marathon has grown from a modest 11,000 in 2007 to nearly 20,000 this year with additional places offered to fill the demand. With the increase in participants comes the inevitable increase in running injuries. Here, we look at how a Physiotherapist can help prevent and treat running injuries.
Chronic Pain & Physiotherapy
Unlike acute pain, which is sudden, sharp pain that alerts us of an injury, chronic pain is long-term, typically lasting at least 12 weeks. In most cases, this means that there is something off about our bodies that we need to address.
Myths About Back Pain
Although back pain is not what comes to mind when most of us think of our health, it is actually one of the most pervasive health problems in almost any society. In the United States, for example, back pain is the leading cause of disability among men aged 45 and over, as well as the second most common reason for GP visits.
Common Tennis Injuries
Tennis is one of the most commonly played sports in the world, and while it is not usually viewed as a high-risk sport, it is easy to sustain an injury while playing. The majority of tennis injuries are a result of overuse, although physical trauma is also common. In this blog, we’re going to look at some of the most common tennis injuries, and what causes them.
Does Bad Posture Cause Back Pain?
Back pain can be an extremely debilitating form of pain. While pain in most other parts of the body can often be alleviated by resting, back pain can persist whether we are standing, moving, sitting, or lying down. There could be any number of causes to back pain, from illness to physical trauma, but could bad posture be to blame?
Apps to Help with Your Training
It is estimated that around 2.4 million people in Ireland now have smartphones. That’s about 70% of the adult population. With this technology becoming more and more commonplace, we are finding new ways to integrate these phones into our lives. One of the most common ways to do this is with apps, and given that we have our phones on us almost all of the time, it can actually be a very effective way to measure and accomplish your fitness goals.