How to Avoid Common Injuries During a Marathon
Here are some of the common injuries and complaints that we often see in the clinic. Especially, leading up to the marathon; Calf muscle strain or overuse, Gluteal tendinopathy, Lower back pain, Achilles tendon pain & Shin splints.
Marathon Training Part 2: Injury Prevention
Injury prevention is easier than trying to resolve them, particularly when you’re on a long run or worse again during the marathon.
Fibromyalgia: Managing It Through Physiotherapy
fibromyalgia refers to a musculoskeletal condition that is associated with chronic pain and fatigue. This syndrome causes patients to suffer with numerous symptoms.
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Following a Hip Replacement
Rehabilitation following hip replacement involves getting the movement back in the hip, strengthening the muscles around the hip joint and re-educating walking pattern.
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring injuries are most common in sports that require rapid acceleration/deceleration, change of direction, jumping and kicking.
Can Wearing Orthotics Affect Your Running Performance?
Orthotics are inserts which can be custom made or purchased off the shelf. Your foot is more mechanically efficient when you use orthotic inserts
Ergonomics and its Importance
Research has shown that the most common work-related injury is lower back pain. By reducing ergonomic risk factors, you are reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as lower back pain.
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.