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Returning to Sports after an Injury: Tips and Precautions

It is often difficult to judge when the right time to get back to sport after injury is. Many athletes returning to sport too early experience re-injury and also increase the risk of their injury turning into a more chro…

Dry Needling – What is it and do I need it?

Dry needling describes the use of solid filiform needles to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle, myofascial and neural problems. Dry needling is sometimes referred to as Western Acupuncture. Poor biomechanics and…

How Can Pilates help relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension

Neck and shoulder tension and stiffness are one of the most common complaints presenting to Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic, in particular among those who are primarily computer based at work. An increased awareness of …

Treating Bunion Pain with Physiotherapy

A bunion (hallux valugus) occurs at the proximal joint of the big toe. Bunions are characterised by a bump formation on the inside of the foot, and the big toe angling towards the second toe. Bunions occur in 30% of the …

How to Recover from an Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains most commonly occur during sports requiring a rapid change of direction, jumping and sprinting. In some people, an ankle sprain can occur from something as simple as missing a step or rolling your ankle on …

Run-A-Muck Challenge: What Is It and How Best to Prepare?

The Run-A-Muck challenge takes place on March 5th at Clonkerran House, Co.Kildare. Known as being one of Ireland’s most original and popular off-road obstacle course for runners and joggers of all abilities. The ma…