Physio

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…

Many of us remember being told to sit or stand up straight by a parent or teacher when we were children.  It transpires that our parents were right to insist on good posture as it actually has health benefits, from decr…

Orthotics combine extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the fabrication of and use of orthoses, more commonly called orthotics ; devices which are corrective, assistive or supportive.  In essence, an orthoti…

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…

There is often confusion among people as to when to use ice or heat on sports injuries.  Which should we use?  The answer depends on what sort of damage occurs, when it occurs and whether it is acute or chronic. Pain o…