Exercise

As we age our bone density slowly reduces. This occurs more most rapidly in women after menopause or can be an effect of early menopause.  This lessening of bone density can also affect men.  While it is more common in…

A sprain, affecting the outside of the ankle, is a very common sports injury. It usually happens when the foot turns in excessively. This can happen with landing from a jump, running on uneven ground or in a collision wi…

Ankle sprains are a very common sports injury seen in our Dublin 4 physiotherapy clinic. These sprains often result from a movement where the foot is forcibly turned in. This can happen when landing from a jump, stepping…

It is believed that up to 80% of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our life (mayoclinic.org). The experts at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic have many years’ experience dealing with the effects of such pa…

In a recent post, we discussed the problems that can occur in children, and teenagers with over-training. Following on from this, we thought it was important to discuss what level of exercise is appropriate for sporty ch…

As the game has evolved, modern hurling and football players are finding a greater need to perform with increased flexibility and physical fitness to keep them competing to the highest standards. Care needs to be given n…