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…
Thoracic pain is very common during pregnancy and can occur at any stage. Along with all the other changes that are happening to your body during this time, back pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced by pre…
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 …
‘A Lust for Life’ Park Run On the 5th of March, the Irish Independent’s ‘A Lust for Life’ Park Run is being held at 10am in Phoenix Park. Participants can opt to run either the 5km route or …
Since the rise in popularity of compression clothing in recent years there has been a lot of speculation around whether or not it actually works. However, there is no denying the benefits that it offers athletes and spor…
Repetitive strain injury (RSI), also called work-related upper limb disorder (WRULD), is a general term used to describe the pain caused to muscles, nerves and tendons by repetitive movement and overuse. The condition mo…
