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!!
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.
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.
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 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.
Our new Physio clinic in Blackrock is open!
Located on 62 Newtown Park Avenue within Blackrock Medical Practice the Physio Company is proud to announce the opening of its 29th clinic.
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.
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
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’.
Back Pain – Symptoms, Causes & Treatments for Back Pain
Most of us will suffer with the dreaded ‘back pain’ at some stage in our lives but DON’T FRET, it is one of the most common problems which we treat in our clinics on a daily basis. Our chartered physiotherapist Bláithín Brady sees people who suffer with back pain nearly everyday and today she provides her insights into this problem.
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.
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.
Ireland in the Quarter Finals of the World Cup
So far Ireland have proved to be among the most surprising performers in this Rugby World Cup. With four wins from four, including a giant killing display against Australia and a very assured second half display against a highly physical Italian side, confidence is riding high within the Irish camp.
