Marathon Training Part 1: The Importance of Rest Days
When training for a marathon, your schedule is not your own. As the weeks roll on and the marathon gets closer, free time becomes sparse. Rest days help strengthen your body.
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.
The Benefit of Pilates for Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition which affects a huge number of people throughout the world. However, there are a number of different forms of arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis.
Dry Needling for Neck Pain
When it comes to dry needling, here at Ballsbridge Physio we aim to minimise any associated pain during treatment. The needles used vary in size, dependent of where the pain is located and the type of injury.
Hip Flexor Strain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The hip flexor muscles are connected from the pelvis, lower back and groin area to the femur bone. Their job is to move the femur bone upwards toward your chest, flexing the hip joint.
Most Common Toe Injuries from Running
The big toe may only be small, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t escape injury. This is particularly true for runners, as the big toe serves a critical function.
Quad Strain Recovery
The quad is the muscle located at the front of the thigh and comprises of four separate muscles to make up the quadriceps unit. This includes vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris.
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Everything you Need to Know
The achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord at the back of the ankle that connect the calf muscles to the heel bone. An achilles tendon rupture typically happens during recreational sport involving, running or jumping.