One thing we regularly get asked while treating ankle sprains is the question of wearing a brace or taping an ankle for return to sport. Taping and strapping can have many roles to play in the rehabilitation of the ankle…
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…
There is often confusion among people as to when to use ice or heat on sports injuries. Which should we use? The answer depends on what sort of damage occurs, when it occurs and whether it is acute or chronic. Pain o…
In a recent post, we discussed the problems that can occur in children, and teenagers with over-training. Following on from this, we thought it was important to discuss what level of exercise is appropriate for sporty ch…
