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Posture
Good posture is one of the most vital elements of good health. Your posture really is worth your consideration in everyday life.
Maintaining a good posture will help you avoid many musculoskeletal injuries.. It is therefore very important to be aware of your body type and what your good posture looks and feels like. For many people, they first develop this awareness following…
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What is the TMJ?
The Temporomandibular joint is the joint at the jaw, which also us to open and close our mouth. This joint connects the lower jaw, to the bone at the side of the head. These joints area flexible, so the jaw can move smoothly up and down, and from side to side. There is a soft disc between the two bones that meet, that allows shock absorption.
TMJ…
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During this time of the year, Physiotherapists regularly treat patients with skiing and snowboarding related injuries. We see acute injuries including knee ligament injuries, fractures and dislocations, muscle strains, and contusion injuries from direct blows or falls.
Whilst skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyable…
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Rory McIlroy's Injury
What did Rory do?
Rory ruptured the anterior Talofibular ligament in his ankle. This ligament is on the outside of the ankle, and it restricts forward movement of the joint and resist rolling of the ankle.
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Why is Stretching Exercises beneficial?
Exercise encourages the shortening and tightening of your muscles. Stretching exercises encourage lengthening of your muscles and their associated tendons.
Muscles shorten overtime, with use during exercise and with our general postural habits. If you only…
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Morton’s Neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your foot, most commonly the area between your third and fourth toes. Morton’s neuroma may feel as if you are standing on a small stone in your shoe or on a fold in your sock.
Morton’s neuroma involves a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to your toes. It may occur in response to irritation, injury…
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The Foam Roller has become a very popular piece of equipment with all athletes in recent years. Many athletes swear by it and often swear while using it!!
There is some research out there to support the use of the roller. McDonald et al (2012) found that performing Self Myofascial Release with a foam roller on the quadriceps muscles improved range of movement without impairing muscular…
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For all the fun and enjoyment of a good ride on your bike, cycling pain is a potential problem. While cycling is known for its fractures from high speed falls, it is the repetitive motion of cycling that causes most cyclists pain unnecessarily.As a recreational cyclist myself, I am aware of knee pain, back pain, hip pain, sciatica and neck pain from a poor bike setup and long periods in the…
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Running Season
Running has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Every weekend, thousands of energetic runners hit the roads of Ireland. With this increase in activity, running injuries have become progressively more common.
Prior to beginning a new exercise regime an assessment by a Physiotherapist is recommended.By doing so you will develop suitable…
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It’s the time of the year again when the GAA season is in full swing and club players have their eyes firmly set on silverware. However, with the increasing intensity of football and hurling come championship time, injury can be a common factor.
An important aspect of GAA these days is putting in an adequate preseason training program. It serves to prepare the body for games by promoting…