Did you know that we offer a physiotherapy service for babies with various conditions? Today we are going to focus on Plagiocephaly (Flat Head) and how physiotherapy can help. In the first year of life, a baby’s body grows and changes faster than at any other time. Early movement experiences — tummy time, rolling, sitting, […]
You could be eligible for up to 6 sessions with a chartered physiotherapist worth €425 for as little as €65! What is the Irish Life Health Back Up plan? The Back Up plan is a dedicated physiotherapy programme for Irish Life Health members living with back or neck pain. How does it work? You
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GLP-1 receptor agonists (or “GLP-1s”), commonly known as skinny jabs, Ozempic, Mounjaro have changed the landscape of obesity and metabolic disease management. For many people, they enable significant and sustained weight loss, improved glycemic control, and reduced cardiovascular risk. However, as use becomes more widespread, a critical clinical issue is emerging: Weight loss achieved without
Sarcopenia: Why Muscle Health Matters as We Age As we age, loss of muscle mass and strength is often accepted as inevitable. However, this process—known as sarcopenia—is neither benign nor unavoidable. Sarcopenia is now recognised as a progressive, generalised skeletal muscle disorder associated with increased risk of falls, frailty, loss of independence, and poorer health
There are many common conditions seen in primary care where physiotherapy should be the first port of call. Physiotherapy can make a positive impact on patient’s overall physical and mental health, managing pain and getting patients back on their feet, returning to work or sport or activities of daily living as quickly as possible. In
ACL Blog Males Vs Females Female athletes have a two to eight-fold increase in the incidence of ACL injuries compared with their male counterparts depending on their sport (Mancino et al. 2024). This increase is mainly seen in non-contact ACL injuries. This is due to a mix of anatomical, hormonal and biomechanical factors. Anatomical Factors
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The quality of rehab has a big impact on your recovery from ACL tear What is the ACL? The ACL or Anterior Cruciate ligament is an extremely important ligament in the knee that helps to stabilise the knee. It stops excessive forward translation of the tibia on the femur and prevents excessive
What is Shockwave Therapy (SWT) and how can it help you? Shockwave Therapy is a non- invasive treatment tool that uses high-energy acoustic waves to increase blood flow and break up scar tissue in a number of sub-acute and chronic conditions. Within one week, early cellular and physiological changes occur to promote healing, and within