sports injuries

If you have been awakened in the middle of the night with severe muscle pain in your calf, unable to move your leg you will understand how excruciating this pain can be. But what exactly are muscle cramps? A cramp occurs…

Pulled or strained muscles are common injuries in active people. They occur when excessive demand is placed on a muscle. Clinically we find that some muscles are more susceptible to strains than others. Commonly pulled m…

Now we’re in the middle of the Dublin Fringe Festival we can see many different performing arts on view. From hip hop to ballet, every form of dance pushes the boundaries of what the body will do. Sometimes these inspi…

Many of us are aware of the benefits of exercise; it improves our cardiovascular fitness and reduces our resting heart rate, it gives us more energy and helps us sleep better and it can be helpful for relaxation, as a wa…

The foot’s complex structure contains more than 100 tendons, ligaments, and muscles that move nearly three dozen joints while bones provide structure. Is it any wonder then that ankle and foot injuries it is common sou…

Orthotics is the name given to shoe inserts that can be used to correct faulty movement or positioning of the foot. These can range from basic arch supports and wedges, to custom made devices that are the full length of …