Preparing for Pregnancy Part 4: Common Discomforts During Pregnancy

Preparing for Pregnancy Part 4: Common Discomforts During Pregnancy

This is the fourth and final instalment to the four part series in preparing for pregnancy. We have already provided you with information on a healthy diet and lifestyle, strengthening your pelvic floor, staying active before and during your pregnancy.

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Starting the New Year Right

Starting the New Year Right

How can you make a life-long change this year rather than falling off the fitness wagon mid-February. We here at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic would like to help.

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Common Ski Injuries & How to Avoid Them

Common Ski Injuries & How to Avoid Them

Preparation for a ski holiday is key and can prove to be extremely beneficial in improving your fitness and energy levels while on the slopes.

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Tendonitis: Cause, Symptoms and Treatment

Tendonitis: Cause, Symptoms and Treatment

It is important to seek professional help from a chartered Physiotherapist to aid you in your recovery. Often rehabilitation and recovery can be lengthy.

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Shin Splints Prevention

Shin Splints Prevention

Shin splints are typically an encompassing term for pain below the knee, on the front or side of the shin bone, most commonly seen in runners, dancers and tennis players.

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Marathon Training Part 2: Injury Prevention

Marathon Training Part 2: Injury Prevention

Injury prevention is easier than trying to resolve them, particularly when you’re on a long run or worse again during the marathon.

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Sciatic Nerve Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Sciatic Nerve Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

The most common cause of sciatica is a herniated disc. A herniated disc occurs when the softer interior of the disc pushes out through the tough exterior of the disc.

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Returning to Swimming After an Injury

Returning to Swimming After an Injury

Whether you are a competitive swimmer or enjoy it as a leisure activity, the repetitive nature of the sport can leave you prone to overuse injuries.

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