Depression in Men and Women: The Gender Differences of Symptoms
Depression is a very common problem today in Ireland with 1 in 5 people believed to be affected by the illness at some stage in their lifetime. This means there is a good chance you know someone who suffers with the problem. We all experience events in our lives which can leave us “feeling down” […]
New Clinic Services Available in Spectrum Health
Spectrum Health is always growing and we are pleased to announce that we will be commencing a number of new services within some of our existing clinics, Barrow Street and Santry. Within our Barrow Street clinic we have added Diet and Nutrition, Podiatry and Chiropody and Psychology. We have also added Podiatry and Chiropody services to our clinic in Santry, within Euromedic Northwood centre in Swift Square. […]
Maintaining Psychological Wellbeing in Later Life
As we age, our physical health becomes of paramount importance. Unfortunately, our mental and psychological wellness as we age does not always receive the same level of care or attention from ourselves, our friends and families and even the health professionals involved in our general care. There is a common misperception that ageing inevitably leads […]
Psychology Services Now Open in Barrow Street
We are delighted to announce that as of today (October 31st, 2012), we will be providing our Psychology Services from our clinic in Barrow Street in Dublin. We provide treatment for a wide range of issues such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders and Mood Disorders among many other problems. The clinic is located within Barrow Medical, […]
Marathon Preparation: Carbohydrate Loading
Carbohydrate loading can help you race without hitting the wall—as long as you do it right! Even non-runners have heard of carbohydrate loading yet it still remains one of the most misunderstood terms in sport nutrition.Carbohydrate loading is a strategy involving changes to training and nutrition that can maximise muscle glycogen stores prior to endurance […]
Dublin City Marathon : Marathon Mental Tips
Thousands of athletes will come together, after months of arduous training for the 33rd Dublin City Marathon on October 29th, which will spread over the Georgian streets of the city. We often tend to focus solely on the physical demands of a marathon but this is just as equally mentally testing. Both the long period of training […]
Psychological Wellbeing During Pregnancy
While pregnancy can be a time of great excitement and joy it is also increasingly recognised as a time of physical and psychological challenges. We know from research that physical functioning and emotional wellbeing decline during pregnancy, particularly in late pregnancy and the first six weeks postnatally. However for most, a mother’s physical and psychological […]
The Characteristics of Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia
What is Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia? Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia/Childhood Apraxia of Speech means the child has difficulty with the coordination and movement patterns of speech muscles that are needed for clear and intelligible speech. It can be completely separate condition or it can co-occur with Dyspraxia (motor) which affects sequencing and learning of motor movements such as […]
Language Development in Children
Our Speech and Language Therapist Lauren Daly discusses language development in children. What if “’I’m sure it’s nothing” turns into “I’m sure it’s something”. As parents we want to do the best we can for our children. You’ve probably heard that the early years of your child’s life are the most important for building strong language skills. […]
World Voice Day
World Voice Day is an event celebrated worldwide on the 16th of April to create awareness and recognition of the human voice. It serves to remind us all of the importance of the human voice is and to highlight how necessary it is for the voice to be fully functioning in every aspect of our day […]
Stuttering in Children
This blog post was written by our Speech and Language Therapist Lauren Daly who has extensive experience in treating children with speech and language difficulties. Lauren works in our IFSC clinic. Porky pig is a well-loved cartoon character who stutters. Characters like Porky pig raise awareness of this Speech Difficulty that many children deal with on a […]
Hoarse Voice
Vocal hygiene is an important aspect of your health and should not be overlooked but given the attention and care it needs. This especially applies to those who need to use their voice extensively in their day to day life such as teachers, presenters, singers etc. Hoarseness can occur for a variety of reasons for […]
Language Development
Communication is not just about what we hear, it’s about what we see too. When two people send messages of any kind to each other, even without words, they are communicating. Babies begin to communicate long before they can talk by crying, smiling, vocalizing, moving their bodies and reaching for something. Even as children grow […]
New Clinic Locations Update – September 2015
We are pleased pleased to announce that we are now offering our Podiatry Service to residents in Finglas and Lucan. Our Podiatrists are committed to providing the best possible clinical services in our relaxed and friendly clinics. To find out more or to book an appointment please visit: spectrumfootclinics.ie/finglas for our Finglas clinic or spectrumfootclinics.ie/lucan/ for our Lucan clinic. […]
How to treat the symptoms of chronic ankle pain
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10 Best Stretches For Shoulder Pain
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Managing PCOS with Diet & Nutrition
PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide – about 1 in 5 women of child bearing age. While its exact cause remains elusive, PCOS is characterised by a number of symptoms that include irregular menstrual cycles, hormonal imbalances, and difficulties with fertility. Beyond its reproductive implications, […]
5 Tips for looking after your feet in dry weather
