Why Swimming is the Best

Why Swimming is the Best

BY BRIDGET STEWART - PHYSIOTHERAPIST As someone who used to be a swimmer and is now a swim coach it is no surprise to most people that I love being in around or on the water. Besides my general obsession with water it has so many great properties for healing and rehabilitation, and once people…...
Why Not to Cheat

Why Not to Cheat

Cheating as a word is always seen in a negative light. Cheating on a test or when playing sport are things which most of us tend to avoid. How about when it comes to exercising though? Do you always make sure you are doing that exercise exactly as you know you should be doing it?…...
When can I return to sport?

When can I return to sport?

BY MAU KEELAN - SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST If you’ve had an injury, one of your main concerns may be when can I go back to sport?  This is a tough question to answer and every injury is unique depending on its severity. If you return back too soon, there is a risk of re-injury or developing…...
Understanding pain

Understanding pain

As Physiotherapists, we deal with pain on a daily basis when trying to help our clients achieve their goals. Our bodies’ pain system is very complex and health professionals continue to learn more and more about it. If you have an injury, understanding pain can help aid your recovery and how you manage the pain.…...
Tips For Helping Kids of Today Stay Active

Tips For Helping Kids of Today Stay Active

    Research shows that many children today are struggling to meet their daily recommended targets for physical activity. We know that inactivity is a risk factor for a multitude of chronic diseases and many of the habits that shape our adult lives are set in childhood. Physical activity is important for a growing body…...
The Shoulder Blade

The Shoulder Blade

Shoulder injuries are some of the most common injuries seen in the clinic. Your shoulder blade or Scapula (to use the anatomical term) plays an important role in allowing the shoulder to move. Leading shoulder experts are in agreement that abnormal scapula position and movement has some association with shoulder impingement, rotator cuff dysfunction and…...
The In’s and Out’s of Needling

The In’s and Out’s of Needling

BY MAUMAHARA KEELAN - SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST “Acupuncture” involves the insertion of very fine needles into the skin for pain relief, healing and general health and well-being.  Acupuncture is one branch of Chinese Medicine which has been used for over 3000 years. There are also different methods of using acupuncture that may not involve needles such as acupressure,…...
The In’s and Out’s of Breathing?

The In’s and Out’s of Breathing?

Breathing is such an essential part of life. It’s what allows us to move, function and repair our bodies. But many of us don’t realise how powerful a tool that breathing can be in our daily lives. Today, I want to focus on some points regarding exercise, encouraging good patterns of breathing and trying to…...
The Guru’s?

The Guru’s?

Physiotherapy is an evolving profession.  Gone are the days of treatments that are based on “it worked last time” or “this is what I have always done.”  These days Physiotherapy intervention is heavily evidence based.  In other words, academics and researchers have identified exactly how and why treatments work and what they can be used…...

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