An abnormal or unsteady gait can be defined as an abnormality in walking that is caused by a painful condition such as back pain or a neurological condition. An abnormal gait can occur as a result of a temporary conditio…
A recent article in the Washington Post by Lindsey Bever uses the term ‘Text Neck’ to explain the stress and strain put on the muscles and joints of the neck by texting and the use of smart phones and tablet…
Run a Muck takes place on Saturday 7th March in Co. Kildare and is a cross country running event involving obstacles such as net scrambles, tyre jumps and slides. It will be a full body work out, and for anyone who’s r…
In order for rugby players to reach optimum performance, it is vital for them to follow a healthy eating regime in conjunction with their training sessions. During pre-season training your body will be pushed to its abso…
What’s involved? A biomechanical assessment involves taking a thorough history of the patient, including how long the patient’s symptoms have been present, what has triggered these symptoms, have they made any change…
As we age our bone density slowly reduces, if this reduction in bone density is significant it can be termed Osteoporosis. This loss of bone density occurs more rapidly in women after menopause or it can be an effect of …
