How to do push-ups without shoulder pain?

How to do push-ups without shoulder pain?

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.

Still suffering with that hamstring?

by Clara Linnane, Chartered Physiotherapist Hamstring strains or ‘Pulling your hamstring’ is a common sports injury usually associated with running, sprinting and kicking. The hamstring consists …
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Can Physio Help nerve pain?

Nerve pain feels like pins and needles, shooting pain, stabbing/throbbing pain, burning, numbness, deep aching, or a tingling-like sensation. Mild symptoms of nerve pain may …
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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 …
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How to Prevent Running Injuries

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

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 …
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What is your pelvic floor?

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 …
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Exercise during Pregnancy

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 …
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Hip and Groin Rehab

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 …
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Top 10 Tips for Hamstring Injury

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 …
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Supplements & Herbs for Migraine

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 …
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Food and Migraine

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 …
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Migraine and Physiotherapy

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, …
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Hamstring Problems

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 …
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Hurling Injuries

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 …
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Top 5 Exercises for Runners

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

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 …
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The Cruciate Curse

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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