The yearly incidence rates for injury in those training for marathons are reported to be as high as 90% (Fredericson & Misra, 2007). Below are a few tips and things to look out for to help you avoid injury in the run…
The sport of gymnastics demands a lot from the body. It puts a huge amount of stress and force on the muscles and bones of each athlete. The three most common types of injury are: Traumatic – Collision with ground …
The Dublin half marathon takes place on September 24th in the Phoenix Park. If you are planning on taking part, hopefully you have already signed up as the event is now sold out. When planning to run a half marathon ther…
Natural ageing comes with a lot of physical changes to the body, as well as changes to the efficiency of the bodies internal systems. Some of these changes can be subtle while others can be more obvious. As a result of t…
Running, although a very beneficial form of exercise, is a repetitive and high impact form of exercise. Due to its repetitive nature, the potential for running related injuries is quite high, with any weaknesses in your…
World Physiotherapy Day takes place on Thursday, September 8th and highlights the importance of partaking in physical activity on a regular basis and the benefits this has on our lives. We now have consistent research co…
