How to do push-ups without shoulder pain?

6 Jun 2020

Do you get pain in your shoulders or lower back during push-ups? Check out this video to learn why and how to fix it.

What to consider before your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery

12 Oct 2021

This article was written by Darren Flannery, our knee physio expert. To book an appointment with Darren click here This article was written by Darren Flannery, …

Jobs Available

7 Jun 2021

Job Description Are you looking for a part-time or full-time physio position in Galway? Our dynamic and respected business is looking for the right person to join …

How to Prevent Running Injuries

26 Oct 2020

Running away from lockdown - within our 5k limit :) After the first lockdown we treated lots of running injuries! Some old injuries that had resurfaced …

Runners warm-up: Glutes

5 May 2020

Runners Glutes warm-up 🍑 These exercises are my absolute favourite for glutes ❤️ As physios we aren’t supposed to have favourites but 🤷🏻‍♀️ These guys give you so much bang for …

What is your pelvic floor?

6 Mar 2020

Think of your pelvic floor like a sling. These muscles come from the back of the pelvis to attach at the front. When you contract …

Exercise during Pregnancy

6 Oct 2018

By Anita HayesAccording to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynacologists (ACOG) guidelines (2015), physical activity in pregnancy has minimal risks and has been shown …

How to win the back pain game

14 Nov 2016

I wrote an article a few months ago on my own journey through chronic back pain and have received a lot of emails and calls …

Nordic fails & hamstring injury prevention

14 Nov 2016

We were attempting to demonstrate my poor hamstring eccentric strength and showcase Alan’s excellent control however, that didn’t exactly go to plan! A bit extra …

Chronic Back Pain & Sciatica – Confessions of a physiotherapist

14 Apr 2016

I have had chronic back pain for over 15 years. I was diagnosed with central L5 disc protrusion with pretty severe sciatica down both legs …

Paul O’Connell’s Hamstring Injury

13 Oct 2015

I'm currently doing an MSc tracking hamstring injuries in athletes and watched in horror as Paul O'Connell sustained one of the most severe types of …

Hip and Groin Rehab

10 Oct 2015

Are you a sports-person with Hip & Groin or Back Pain? I have developed a Rehab program specifically for you! This rehab program is based on current …

Top 10 Tips for Hamstring Injury

12 Jan 2015

Sports injuries tend to garner more than their fair share of well-meaning advice and old wives tales. Hamstring injuries are no different. Maybe there is …

Supplements & Herbs for Migraine

30 Oct 2014

Here are some non-drug or alternative treatment options for Migraine 1. Magnesium2. Ribioflavin (Vitamin B)3. CoQ104. Butterbur5. Feverfew These are considered Migraine preventatives. You take them daily …

Food and Migraine

13 Aug 2014

Are you feeding your Migraine? Food and migraine is a popular and sometimes confusing subject for my patients. In this article I discuss food-related disorders such as …

Migraine and Physiotherapy

18 Jul 2014

My left eye is target practice for the circus knife-thrower. The searing, white hot pain of his knives will eventually subside. The nausea, the vomiting, …

Hamstring Problems

27 Mar 2014

We are going to run a series of information articles on hamstring injuries. It is by far one of the most common sports injuries we …

Hurling Injuries

20 Feb 2014

Hurlers are 19 times more likely to get injured during a match than during training What are the most common hurling injuries?Are Hurlers less fit than …

Gaelic Football Injuries: How do they compare to Soccer and Rugby?

19 Feb 2014

Murphy and Blake conducted a four year study tracking over 800 inter-county Gaelic Footballers between 2007 and 2010 and their findings were published in the …

Top 5 Exercises for Runners

5 Feb 2014

Simple exercises to help prevent injuries 1. Squat Strengthen your back, hips, gluts, quads and hamstrings 2. Heel RaisesPrevent calf and Achilles injuries 3. …

Top 5 ways to reduce your Headache and Migraine

18 Dec 2013

Do these five things and you can decrease the frequency, duration and intensity of your headaches by up to 80%. 1. Develop a regular sleep pattern Lack …

Michelle’s Olympic Experience

11 Dec 2013

London 2012 Olympics My name is Michelle Biggins and I am a chartered physiotherapist with a special interest in sports injuries. I was selected to work …

Top 5 tips to keep you injury free

25 Oct 2013

With the GAA club season starting back this month, here are my top 5 tips to help stay injury free 1 ) Rehab your old injuries A …

The Cruciate Curse

20 Oct 2013

This year Cork All-Star Colm O’Neill confirmed his third cruciate injury, once again fuelling the public interest in this severe injury. In the English Premier …

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