biomechanics

A bursa is a fluid filled sack which is designed to reduce friction between various structures in the body. The trochanteric bursa is the bursa on the outside of the thigh bone (femur) near where the gluteal muscles atta…

Pulled or strained muscles are common injuries in active people. They occur when excessive demand is placed on a muscle. Clinically we find that some muscles are more susceptible to strains than others. Commonly pulled m…

Now we’re in the middle of the Dublin Fringe Festival we can see many different performing arts on view. From hip hop to ballet, every form of dance pushes the boundaries of what the body will do. Sometimes these inspi…

The foot’s complex structure contains more than 100 tendons, ligaments, and muscles that move nearly three dozen joints while bones provide structure. Is it any wonder then that ankle and foot injuries it is common sou…

Many people who work sitting at a desk, find that they get uncomfortable at work. Staying the same position over long periods of time can cause stress and strain on the joints of the neck, back, shoulders and wrists. The…