Ireland Versus Estonia- November 11th

For the Irish football team it has been a decade which has contained a string of frustrating  results, which has led to falling short in the qualifying rounds for major tournaments. All eyes are on the boys in green to seize the playoff spot and secure their first appearance in a major tournament since the World Cup in 2002, 

Article On Hogan Stand

Injuries are all too common on the sporting field, and at The Physio Company we ‘ve seen it all, from groin strains to ligament tears to dislocated shoulders. So it was only appropriate that the Hogan Stand approached us to find out more about our GAA ties.

Killer Heels

Being a dedicated follower of fashion can be harder on your body then the effects you feel after a night dancing in skyscraper heels. High heels and flat pumps may look and make us feel good, but what damage are they doing to the rest of our body?

Core Conditioning – It’s More than than just Abs Part 2

Here is the second installment in our two part blog about Core Conditioning. In our previous post we discussed what the ”Core” is and what role it plays. So we know that we should put more of an emphasis on working the Core Muscles but we might not know how to do this. Today’s post provides some exercises which specifically target the core muscles and might be of use to you in some of your training or workout plans.

Guide To Cold Weather Exercise

With the days getting shorter and the temperature dropping at this time of year it can be hard to motivate yourself to leave the house in the evenings to do exercise. At the same time it is around this time of year when people’s moods are lower and also when we tend to overindulge in food and drink, calling for a real reason to not give up on exercising.

Heavy Lifting & How To Reduce Pain

Our Chartered Physiotherapists offer some helpful tips to reduce the occurrence of back and neck pain when heavy lifting…Moving house is one of life’s more stressful events so the last thing you need is an episode of back pain or neck pain to set you back. If you are planning on making a move these 10 tips can help keep you feeling tip top so that you can enjoy your new home!

 

Does Being a Smoker Affect Your Back?

Back Pain can be added to the list of health risks that smoking may influence. Studies in Finland have found that smoking is associated with back and spine pain, in a review of over 40 studies which was documented in the American Journal of Medicine. The study reported that that a significant amount of smokers experienced low-back pain compared to non-smokers.  So how exactly does exposure to nicotine damage the spinal structures?

Does Exercise Help You Eat Healthier

It is believed that people who exercise on a regular basis also start to eat better and as a result their brain may change, according to research undertaken in the U.S. This may seem like a fairly straightforward statement, but research is needed to gain a fuller understanding of the topic area.

New insights into ankle sprains

Sprained ankles are the most frequent type of musculoskeletal injury seen by primary-care providers. Ankle sprains are common sports injuries but also happen during everyday activities. 

How Acupuncture Can Help You Quit Smoking

Acupuncture is scientifically proven to rid the body and mind of  the desires and urges associated with the addiction that comes with smoking. Globally it has proven to be often court mandated to treat other addictive substance abuse because of its ability to alleviate cravings and curb withdrawal symptoms

More Awareness Needed On Falls

The Physio Company’s latest blog discusses the incidence of falls in Ireland amongst elderly people. One in three people over the age of 65 will suffer from a fall every year in Ireland, with many of these individuals falling again within a matter of months, as stated by the TRIL (Technology Research for independent Living) Centre.