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…
What are Orthotics?
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
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…
Groin pain is often caused by an injury around the thigh and groin resulting from over-stretching leg muscles on the sports field. Pain can occur in both men and women, but it can be more severe in men if the testicular …
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…
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 …
