Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition affecting the hip joint, which is a ball and socket joint. The socket is formed by the acetabulum and the ball is the top of the femur. A cartilage called the labrum cove…
Groin pain is a common injury in sports involving fast changes of direction and kicking. High levels of groin injuries would be seen in GAA players and rugby players. Often groin pain can come on gradually. You may notic…
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries we see at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic. These sprains can range from a mild discomfort which settles within a week to more severe sprains requiring use of crut…
An abnormal or unsteady gait can be defined as an abnormality in walking that is caused by a painful condition such as back pain or a neurological condition. An abnormal gait can occur as a result of a temporary conditio…
What’s involved? A biomechanical assessment involves taking a thorough history of the patient, including how long the patient’s symptoms have been present, what has triggered these symptoms, have they made any change…
The definition of chronic pain can vary. Some will report it as pain lasting longer than 3 months and others will define it as pain lasting longer than 6 months. The pain can be mild or severe and it can occur in episode…
