Orthotics are devices worn in shoes or runners and are designed to correct foot and ankle alignment. Orthotics can assist in changing pressure on certain parts of the foot, therefore relieving symptoms. Orthotics assist …
The Great Pink Run is returning for another year to raise funds for Breast Cancer Ireland. This is a registered charity established to gather significant funding to support pioneering research programmes nationally. It a…
The Achilles tendon is located behind and above the heel. It joins the heel bone to the calf muscles, therefore allowing you to bend your foot downwards away from the ankle. For this reason, the Achilles tendon is cons…
Pilates is a form of exercise that has been praised worldwide for many, many years. In previous blogs, the origins of and the different injuries Pilates is used to treat have been discussed but it is also important to hi…
Pilates is a great way to improve core strength, joint stability, movement control and overall flexibility. Below are a few simple tips to remember when you are first starting pilates, in order to help you feel more comf…
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal syndrome associated with chronic pain, muscle and joint stiffness, and fatigue. It is most prominently found in women and can occur at any age. Due to the nature of this chronic pain co…
