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Achilles tendinopathy occurs through an overuse of the Achilles tendon, which connects the muscles at the back of leg to the heel. It is common among athletes and runners and often is a result of a sudden increase in tra…

The story is often similar, sprinting or kicking a ball, and suddenly you feel a sharp pain in the back of the thigh and you know you’ve injured your hamstring. Usually the pain is too severe to continue playing so you…

At Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic we deal with all sorts of sporting injuries, from tennis to football to injuries received while running.  When you are in pain or your movement is impaired following a fall or strain,…

What are Shin Splints? Shin splints are in some way a “catch all” term for pain along the front or inside of the shin.  They normally occur in the anterior region of the shin.  At Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic w…

When you have spent hours training, you want to make sure that you give yourself the best preparation for your race. It’s important to prepare yourself, not only to get through the race and enjoy it, but to avoid injur…

Over the last week we’ve seen temperatures soar and many of us have used it as a good excuse to get outdoors and get moving. This is a great time of year to start an exercise routine that you can keep up year round. Bu…