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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…
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BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
What is BPPV?
You may have heard your doctor mention this condition to you while examining you, but you’re unsure as to what it is. It is a condition that causes short lived bouts of vertigo (dizziness). 25% of cases of vertigo are as a result of BPPV. Other reasons include acoustic…
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Advanced Physio West is a new Physiotherapy clinic opening in Roscommon and Galway. Established by Paul Lennon, who has a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and a Post Musculoskeletal and Spinal Physiotherapy, the aim of the clinic is to provide the best quality treatment to patients. Paul has 8 years experience, with 5 of them working in specialised Sports and Spinal clinics in Australia.…