Shin splints are a common pathology suffered frequently by those involved in activities where distance running is prominent. It can however affect any athlete or performer, and even those not involved in sports depending on their lower limb biomechanics. Medically referred to as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), shin splints are caused by inflammation to
The Osteoporosis Society of Ireland state that one in three women aged over 50 will be affected by osteoporosis. Loss of bone mass (osteopenia), which eventually leads to osteoporosis can start to develop from the age of 40! In women a reduction in estrogen levels post menopause can accelerate the process of osteoporosis. It is
Over 80% of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. It is one of the most common complaints presented to physiotherapy, affecting patients both physically and emotionally. Factors that lead to back pain include prolonged periods of sitting, often behind an office desk or driving and overloading of the spine through
Christmas is well and truly upon us in Dunboyne. Holidays from work spent indoors with family and friends, together with long evenings on the couch watching Christmas movies slows us down, so here are our 5 Physiotherapy tips to help look after your health and fitness during the festive season. Maintain some of your regular
With the 2018 Dublin City marathon just under a week away, here are some of our physiotherapy tips to help ensure a hassle free run. At this stage everyone knows the importance of stretching, diet and fluid intake leading up to the big day, so lets look instead at 2 valuable tips from a physiotherapy
Saturday, September 29th marks International World Heart Day, and we could all do with some small improvements to our daily routine to help towards a happy heart. Unfortunately, there are 10, 000 strokes in Ireland every year. Most of these occur in older adults over the age of 65, however a stroke can occur at
Back pain and pelvic pain are common during pregnancy. Early intervention and attempts to resolve your pain as soon as possible can have a significant bearing on the latter stages of pregnancy. First of all, it is quite common for women to experience pelvic and groin pain at some point during their pregnancy. As your
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