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.
How to do push-ups without shoulder pain?
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 …
Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that can affect our function day to day. We usually don’t realise how much we …
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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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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Simple exercises to help prevent injuries
1. Squat
Strengthen your back, hips, gluts, quads and hamstrings
2. Heel RaisesPrevent calf and Achilles injuries
3. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …