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…
The recent knee injury sustained by Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper, in last Saturday’s All-Ireland Club Football Semi-Final, has once again brought the issue of cruciate ligament injuries to the fore. Many people are aware th…
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) does affect tennis players, but it can also affect anyone who overuses the muscles that extend the wrist. These muscles come from the outside of the elbow and go into the hand. Tenni…
Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is a common cause of pain on the outside of the knee. This knee pain occurs frequently in runners. The ITB is an extension of the tensor fascia lata muscle of the hip and it runs along the …
Have you been diagnosed with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia? Are you wondering what type of exercise you can do? Or are you someone who wishes to help prevent the onset of these conditions? If so, our Exercise for Osteoporos…
