What is Tendinopathy and How is it Treated?
Tendinopathy is an umbrella term used to describe a range of chronic tendon injuries such as tendinitis, tendinosis and tenosynovitis. In recent years, tendon injuries have started to be called tendinopathy.
Muscle Contusion: Benefits of Physiotherapy Treatment
A muscle contusion results from a bruise of the muscle following a direct blow or repeated blows to a part of the body. This resulting in crushing of the muscle fibres underneath.
Having Back Pain at Night? Follow Our Suggested Tips
The most common area that individuals identify as causing discomfort during the night is in the lower back. Most will find that one side of their back will always be more painful than the other.
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring injuries are most common in sports that require rapid acceleration/deceleration, change of direction, jumping and kicking.
Ironman 70.3 Dublin: All you need to know
Ironman 70.3 Dublin takes place on August 20th. At this stage, you should be well into your training program. This aiming to peak at the end of July and begin your taper with 3-4 weeks remaining.
Phoenix Park Duathlon: Tips to get you ready
The Phoenix Park Duathlon Series, sponsored by Mason Hayes & Curran, is returning to Dublin’s Phoenix Park. The first race took place on April 22nd with a further 2 races due to take place on June 7th and July 5th.
Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
Over the weekend, clinic director and physiotherapist Aileen MaGuire was invited by Cow & Gate to speak about pelvic girdle pain and how to manage it during pregnancy.
Rehabilitation for a Calf Muscle Tear
A calf muscle tear or calf strain, involves the tearing of the fibres within the muscle of the lower leg. These tears can range from being mild to very severe depending on the cause of the injury.