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.
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’.
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.
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.
Recognising Strokes Acting FAST and Stroke Rehabilitation
New Physiotherapy Clinic in Newbridge, Kildare
Now with 27 clinics nationwide we are delighted to announce the opening of our latest Physiotherapy clinic in Newbridge Co.Kildare. Conveniently located on the Station Road, the Newbridge Medical & Dental Healthcare Centre is a brand new, purpose built facility with top of the range facilities throughout.
Fibromyalgia Sore Stiff Tired Depressed
Despite the potentially disabling body pain, patients with fibromyalgia do not develop body damage or deformity. This means that the effects of fibromyalgia are not easily visible and so the severity of the condition is frequently misunderstood with sufferers sometimes feeling that the widespread pain and depression is just ‘in their head’.
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
Rehabilitation Advice for Bell’s Palsy Facial Weakness
Bell’s Palsy is a fairly common disorder that affects nerves and muscles in the face causing paralysis or drooping of one side of the face.It affects patients of any age and either gender. The symptoms arise following irritation to the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve) that supplies the muscles of the face.
Physiotherapy Clinic Opens in Churchtown D-14
We are thrilled and excited to announce our latest venture out into Dublin 14 opening on the 4th March. The clinic is located at 3 Landscape Road, Churchtown in partnership with Centric Health. This will be our 26th Clinic throughout Ireland!
Can Over-Exercising Cause Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is a common problem for many women but many people do not realise that Physiotherapists can treat this issue often without having to see any specialists. In this blog post we look at the question of whether over-exercising can cause Urinary Incontinence.
Gift Vouchers for Physiotherapy Treatments
Be it a birthday gift or that your just want to treat that special someone in your life. Why not treat them to a wonderful stress busting deep tissue massage? Here at The Physio Company we provide gift vouchers which can be used for a wide range of our Chartered Physiotherapy services in all of our clinics across Ireland.
Can Dry Needling to Relieve Sinus Pain
Clinical Pilates Classes In Dublin
Exercise For Parkinsons Disease
Yesterday was the 70th birthday of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The ex-heavyweight fighter is one of the most distinguished and admired athletes in sports history who is best known for his flashy, entertaining style of boxing, his confident trash talking and lethal knock-out punches. Today, he is also seen as one of the most famous personalities who suffers with Parkinson’s disease and rarely is his name not associated with Parkinson’s in the media.
Run off the Winter Blues Part 9
Run off the Winter Blues Part 8
Can Exercise Help with Migraine Headaches?
Migraine headaches are a common painful condition that affects many people. They have been described as one of the worst pains anyone can suffer. People affected by migraines have found that there can be many different forms of triggers that lead to a migraine attack such as weather, noise, stress and alcohol. The precise mechanism of what causes a migraine remains ambiguous, “almost 40 to 50% of all triggers of migraine are due to...
Run off The Winter Blues Part 6
If you have seen my previous entries you will know that the average 10 and a half stone runner puts 60-90 tonnes of force through each leg for every mile he/she runs *. This is a phenomenal amount of load to endure, which, with poor technique, can quickly lead to a variety of conditions ranging from shin splints and knee pain to the more serious stress fractures of the foot bones (metatarsals), shin bone (tibia) and long term wear and tear such as osteoarthritis. I see this happening to recreational and competitive runners in clinic every week.
Running off the Winter Blues Part 5
Rob Hanley, Chartered Physiotherapist from our clinic in Limerick takes us into part 5 of our Running in Winter blog. This time around, Chi Running is the topic for discussion. This post is quite short as we provide you with links to a very interesting article documenting the basic of Chi Running.