Fibromyalgia – FMS
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What is a Caesarean Section?
Caesarean Sections What is a Caesarean Section? Caesarean section (CS) is an increasingly common abdominal surgical procedure, both worldwide and…
Tennis Elbow
TENNIS ELBOW Lateral elbow tendinopathy, or ‘Tennis Elbow’, is the diagnosis prescribed to individuals experiencing persistent pain on the…
5 Quick Stretches When You’re Short Of Time
5 Quick Stretches When You’re Short Of Time A post exercise routine of stretching is ideal, but when trying to…
WHAT IS SPORTS PHYSIO AND HOW CAN IT HELP?
What Is Sports Physio And How Can It Help? Sports Physiotherapy targets the areas of the body that are most…
Does Bad Posture Cause Back Pain?
Does Bad Posture Cause Back Pain? Back pain can be an extremely debilitating form of pain. While pain…
Why Is My Neck Sore…?
Why Is My Neck Sore….? Causes Neck pain is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population experiencing Neck Pain at…
WHY PHYSIO PILATES IS SO EFFECTIVE IN MANAGING BACK PAIN?
Why Physio Pilates Is So Effective In Managing Back Pain? Studies have shown almost 80% of people experience…
POST OPERATION CARE
Post Operation Care Hip Replacement This is a surgical procedure where an arthritic hip is removed and replaced with a prosthetic…
INSPIRATION FOR NEW YEAR HEALTH RESOLUTIONS!
Inspiration for New Year Health Resolutions! Increase activity levels: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has put emphasis this year…
What Is Dry Needling?
What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a therapeutic technique using filament needles to release trigger points, which are taut…
Tips On Staying Active Over Christmas
Tips On Staying Active This Christmas Christmas can be a difficult time to navigate when it comes to exercise.…
Chronic Pain And You
Did you know 1 in 5 individuals are affected by chronic pain? Are you one of them? Chronic pain…
MYTHS SURROUNDING LOW BACK PAIN .
Myths surrounding Low Back Pain Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In Ireland, low back pain accounts…
FOAM ROLLER – HOW DOES IT WORK.
FOAM ROLLER – How Does It Work And Who Should Be Using It. Foam Rolling has become a much…
WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain throughout the body…
PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME
Patellofemoral Pain Knee pain is a common problem, both in the general population and sports people. It accounts for…
ALTERNATIVES TO RUNNING WHILE INJURED
ALTERNATIVES TO RUNNING WHILE INJURED Injuries afflict most of us at some point. When addressed early, many injuries can…
PILATES FOR FIBROMYALGIA
Pilates for Fibromyalgia According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is an increasingly recognised chronic pain illness characterised…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!! We are 18 years old!! Thank you to all of our staff, both our clinical team…
Pelvic Floor Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse 97% of women are unaware they have pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs due to weakening…
Your Breath and Your Pelvic Floor
Your Breath And Your Pelvic Floor Breathing is primarily an unconscious action performed by the body that allows for oxygen…
HOW TO GET FIT IN YOUR 70s
How to get fit in your 70’s There are no official fitness guidelines for people who are in their 70’s,…
Little by Little: An Introduction to Load Management
Little by Little: An Introduction to Load Management Milo of Croton was a 6th century BC wrestler. Born…
CLINICAL PILATES FOR KYPHOSIS
Clinical Pilates for Kyphosis The arrows emphasize the kyphosis. While the first image reflects a kyphosis of about 20 degrees,…
HOW ARE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS GOING..?
HOW ARE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS GOING..? For many people January is the month where we decide that we want…
INJURY MANAGEMENT
Injury Management It’s the end of January and many of us will have started a new exercise routine. Occasionally we…
SINGLE LEG STRETCH
Pilates move of the week……Single leg stretch Single leg stretch is one of the most common core exercises found…
HOW GOOD IS YOUR DESK POSTURE?
How good is your desk posture? Now we are all back to work after a wonderful Christmas break, let’s start…
PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques Whenever the body is performing repeated movements, be they athletic or occupational it is very, the…
GETTING ACTIVE AT WORK
Getting Active at Work Sitting is the new smoking. Studies show that sitting for long periods will increase your risks…
SHOULD I USE ICE OR HEAT…?
WHEN TO USE ICE OR HEAT The application of ice or heat to injuries or sites of pain are…
DESK SUPPORT
DESK SUPPORT How to support your body at work Stretching at your desk can work wonders, but it’s even more…
HELPFUL DESK STRETCHES TO EASE ACHES AND PAINS
Helpful Desk stretches to ease aches and pains Aching in your shoulders, neck or back is very common after…
THE PILATES HUNDRED
The Pilates Hundred The Pilates Hundred is one of the most popular exercises in Pilates. The Hundred is a dynamic…
THE GLUTEAL MUSCLES
The Gluteal Muscles What are they? The Gluteal muscles are the muscles that sit around the back and sides of…
PILATES – WHAT, WHO AND WHY ..?
Pilates- What, Who and Why? What is Pilates? Pilates or the Pilates Method originated in the 1920s and sense has…
PILATES MOVE OF THE WEEK – PILATES BRIDGE
Pilates moves of the week – Pilates Bridge The basic Pilates bridge is one of the best classical Pilates movements.…
ALL ABOUT THE ACHILLES TENDON
ALL ABOUT THE ACHILLES TENDON The Achilles Tendon is made up of the tendinous fibres from three contributing muscles, that…
BACK TO SCHOOL
BACK TO SCHOOL It’s that time of year again, the summer madness is over and normality will resume with…
REFERRED PAIN AND YOU
Referred Pain And You Pain is a complex sensation and in some cases occurs in an area of the…
Running Injuries & Marathon Preparation
Running Injuries & Marathon Preparation Foot Pain? Heel Pain? Knee Pain? Marathon Preparation? We can help. Did you know that Physiotherapy Treatment can help you if…
GETTING STARTED WITH ACTIVE REHAB
Getting started with Active Rehab Making ourselves a priority can be challenging. In an emergency, we always hear the phrase…
CHRONIC PAIN AND ACTIVE REHABILITATION
CHRONIC PAIN AND ACTIVE REHABILITATION Most of us have had the experience of having a paper cut feel like it’s…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US….!!!
It may be Friday the 13th but we will forget about superstitions as today is PhysioCare’s 17th birthday!!! It doesn’t…
ACTIVE REHABILITATION FOR BACK PAIN
Active Rehabilitation for back pain 80% of adults report lower back pain at some point in their lives and 10-15%…
Getting Motivated.
GETTING MOTIVATED…….. So you have been promising yourself for weeks …(months…) you would get fit and take up walking, joining…
GROWING PAINS
GROWING PAINS…. From breaking in new shoes to carrying around heavy schoolbags; there are quite a few physical stresses that…
Some Myths Surrounding Physiotherapy Explained…….
Some Myths Surrounding Physiotherapy Explained……. With many aspects of health and fitness, it is inevitable that the truth can be…
Common Sports Related Injuries
World Cup Year – Common sports related injuries Here at PhysioCare, we see a diverse amount of pathologies and conditions,…
Why Do My Joints Click…?
Why do my joints click? Commonly within PhysioCare, patients present with lots of concern and worry with regards to clicking…
RESISTANCE TRAINING
RESISTANCE TRAINING. Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training has numerous benefits including increases in strength,…
Benefits of a Personal Trainer
Benefits of a Personal Trainer. Faster and better results When coming from a sedentary lifestyle, it’s a big change to…
Diastasis Recti ( Abdominal Separation )
Diastasis Recti ( Abdominal Separation ) What is a Diastasis Recti? A diastasis recti is where the linea alba widens…
How are your New Years Resolution’s going………
How are your New Years Resolution’s going…. As we’re coming into March, now is a good time to reflect and…
Why does my back hurt when I get out of the car?
Why does my back hurt when I get out of the car? Ever got out of the car after a…
The Benefits of Post Natal Pilates
The Benefits of Post Natal Pilates. Here at PhysioCare we provide one-on-one or small group post natal Pilates classes led…
Osteoporosis Class – Why Balance Exercises?
Osteoporosis Class – Why Balance Exercises? As mentioned in previous blog posts (link to mine and Cal’s blogs), Osteoporosis is…
Osteoporosis Class – A Look Inside the Class
Healthy Bones Class – A Look Inside the Class What is Healthy Bones Class? We aim to help treat Osteoporosis…
Osteoporosis Class Starting at PhysioCare
Osteoporosis Class Starting at PhysioCare What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition which causes the bones to become weak and…
A Look at our Dublin Physiotherapy Clinics
A Look at our Dublin Physiotherapy Clinics We work hard to offer an unrivalled positive experience to all of our…
Physiotherapy at Home – Home Visit Service
Physiotherapy at Home – Home Visit Service As the colder weather creeps back and winter approaches, we like to remind…
World Physiotherapy Day 2017
Celebrating World Physiotherapy Day with the theme of Healthy Ageing and Physical Activity 8th September 2017 marks World Physiotherapy Day…
How do I know if my Fitness Professional is any good?
How do I know if my Fitness Professional is any good? With the explosion of the fitness industry in recent…
Hamstring Injuries – The Unshakeable Injury?
Hamstring Injuries – The Unshakeable Injury? Hamstrings; we all have them and we’ve all heard of them. Hamstring injuries have…
Semi Private Pilates Classes available at PhysioCare
Semi Private Pilates Classes at PhysioCare Semi private Pilates classes are available in our PhysioCare Castleknock and Rathfarnham clinics. A…
What Can I Expect From A Clinical Pilates Class?
What Can I Expect From A Clinical Pilates Class? What is Clinical Pilates? Clinical Pilates is a physiotherapist-led exercise class…
Why it Feels Good to Exercise
Why it Feels Good to Exercise My name is Cal Dunlea (MISCP) and I work in the PhysioCare Blanchardstown and…
What does your squat say about you? (Part Two)
What does your squat say about you? (Part Two) Andrew Cullinane (MISCP) here and as I discussed in my previous…
What does your squat say about you? (Part One)
What does your squat say about you? (Part One) Andrew Cullinane (MISCP) here – I am a Chartered Physiotherapist who…
Common Cycling Injuries
Common Cycling Injuries Common cycling injuries are often seen and treated here at PhysioCare. Cycling, both as a sport and…
Foot Scan and Orthotic Assessment
Foot Scan and Orthotic Assessment You asked and we listened – we have extended our offer for a Half Price…
Low Back Pain: The Facts
Low Back Pain: The Facts Up to 80% of the world’s population will experience low back pain within their lifetime.…
What is Pilates and Who is it Suited to?
What is Pilates and Who is it Suited to? My name is Sinead Greenan (MISCP) and I am Chartered Physiotherapist…
Golf Injuries – Your Game, Your Pain
Golf Injuries – Your Game, Your Pain The sun is shining. The evenings are long. Our small isle is home…
Why go the gym? Four Alternative Reasons
Why go the gym? Four Alternative Reasons Did you ever ask yourself “Why go to the gym?”. Everybody goes to…
Rehabilitation at Home vs. Nursing Homes
Rehabilitation at Home vs. Nursing Homes Depending on the level of care needed, studies have shown that many people can…
Incontinence – We can help
Incontinence – We Can Help What is Incontinence? Bladder dysfunction can take many forms but the most common (and arguably…
Working at PhysioCare – An Inside Look
Working at PhysioCare – An Inside Look Interested in working at PhysioCare? We are always on the lookout for Chartered…
Pregnancy Pilates, Pre & Post-Natal Pain
Pregnancy Pilates, Pre & Post-Natal Pain During and after your pregnancy you can have some issues which cause pain and…
PhysioCare Patient Satisfaction
PhysioCare Patient Satisfaction At PhysioCare, we take patient satisfaction extremely seriously and have a dedicated customer care manager in place.…
Home Visit Service from PhysioCare
Home Visit Service Available at PhysioCare PhysioCare offer a Home Visit service whereby one of our Chartered Physiotherapists can travel…
Pilates During Pregnancy
Pilates During Pregnancy Pilates is a toning and conditioning exercise program that concentrates on building a strong and efficient ‘centre’…
New Year Fitness, New Resolutions, New Pains?
New Year Fitness, New Resolutions, New Pains? It’s that time of year again when we all set new goals and…
Five Reasons That People Don’t Go to the Gym or Exercise
Five Reasons That People Don’t Go to the Gym or Exercise Have you ever thought that you wanted to start…
Six Guidelines to Meet your New Year Health Goals
Six Guidelines to Meet your New Year Health Goals To meet your new year health goals, here are six guidelines that…
Thinking of Starting Beginners Pilates in Dublin? What you need to know
Thinking of Starting Beginners Pilates in Dublin? What you need to know Starting a new activity or hobby can be…
Pregnancy Pain and Physiotherapy Treatment
Pregnancy Pain and Physiotherapy Treatment It is well researched that most women at some stage during their pregnancy or after…
Male Pilates Classes – The Benefits
Male Pilates Classes – The Benefits [one_half]Pilates is often commonly mis-perceived as a form of exercise for women. This couldn’t be…
Christmas Opening Hours 2016
Physiotherapy Christmas Opening Hours 2016 The team at PhysioCare would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy…
How Pilates is Beneficial for All
How Pilates is Beneficial for All Clinical and Physiotherapy led Pilates classes can be beneficial for everyone. They are accessible…
Ankle Pain – Physiotherapy Can Help
Ankle Pain – Physiotherapy Can Help Introduction Common ankle injuries are caused by a sudden traumatic event where someone might…
Staying Active is Crucial for the Older Generation
Why Staying Active is Crucial for Ireland’s Older Generation Age Friendly Ireland have recently stated that the number of people…
Running Injuries and Prevention
Running Injuries and Prevention With the marathon season upon us . . . . . . it is important to…
Running and Knee Pain – We Can Help
Running and Knee Pain – We Can Help With the Dublin City marathon only two weeks away, all of the…
Nutrition in the Run up to Race Day
‘Carbo-loading’ or carbohydrate loading is a phrase that most runners will have heard of and for a lot of novice…
Older Peoples Day 2016
Older People’s Day 2016 October 1st marks older peoples day 2016 and an initiative by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy…
World Physiotherapy Day 2016
World Physiotherapy Day 2016 – Add Life to Years World Physiotherapy Day 2016 takes place on Thursday 8th September and…
Private Personal Training in Dublin
If you have a fitness goal in mind whether it be to lose weight, tone up, gain muscle, rehabilitate an…
What is Corrective Exercise?
Research and evidence has proven that exercise therapy helps you get and feel better if you are suffering from a…
How Physiotherapy Targets Back and Joint Pain
A Neurofen ad was recently banned over misleading claims that the painkiller could specifically target back and joint pain. After…
Work Aches, Pains and Injuries – We can help
Carrying out the tasks that your job requires can place a stress on the body. Whether based mostly at a…
Sports Aches, Pains and Injuries – We can help
The physical activities involved with sports can have a high impact on the body. As a result of this, it…
School Aches, Pains and Injuries – We can help
From breaking in new shoes to carrying around heavy schoolbags; there are quite a few physical stresses that school students…
Arthritis – How PhysioCare Can Help You
Arthritis – How PhysioCare Can Help You Information: Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease) is the oft…
How Exercise Therapy Can Help You
How Exercise Therapy Can Help You Exercise therapy is a proven and researched method to treat many physical conditions such…
Arthritis and Appointment Waiting Times
Arthritis and Appointment Waiting Times A recent survey by Arthritis Ireland uncovered that appointment waiting times to be treated for…
Injury Prevention Techniques – The Terms Physios Use
RICE and PRICE are techniques best used to deal with soft tissue injuries. With the aim to manage pain and…
For the Attention of all Knee Pain Sufferers
For the attention of all knee pain sufferers. A very interesting study for those with knee meniscal problems:
Neck Pain or Whiplash? Time to get you moving
Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) or ‘Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration’ describes the mechanism of injury of the neck during a high velocity trauma.…
Free Informative Seminars in Relation to Home Visits
During the month of March, we are holding a series of free informative seminars in relation to our Home Visit…
PhysioCare at Home – Assessing your Home and Surroundings
If you cannot make it to one of our clinics to receive your physiotherapy treatment, we can come to you…
Guided Exercise Videos
Did you know that we have over 100 guided exercise videos that you can view for free on our YouTube…
The PhysioGym at PhysioCare
In both our Blanchardstown and Carrickmines clinics, we have dedicated gym space which we refer to as the PhysioGym. These…
Ultrasound Therapy During Physiotherapy Treatment
For many, the word ultrasound is understandably associated with pregnancy screenings. This form of ultrasound is known as diagnostic ultrasound.…
Christmas Opening Hours 2015
Over the Christmas period, the following clinics are open at the following times. Our normal opening times will resume on…
Private Personal Training in Dublin
PhysioCare is happy to be able to offer private personal training in Dublin in our private gyms. In both our Blanchardstown and…
How Exercise Therapy Assists Active Rehabilitation For All
In conjunction with physiotherapy treatment and other various treatment methods such as manipulation, massage and acupuncture and non-invasive medical technologies…
Treating a Fracture with Physiotherapy
What is it? A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. A bone fractures when a force greater…
Understand Your Foot to Understand Foot Pain
The human body is often referred to as the greatest machine ever invented. It is such a complex and fascinating…
Pilates Classes – PhysioCare Carrickmines
Physio Pilates Classes – PhysioCare PhysioCare is pleased to run Physio Pilates classes in most of our clinics. The classes…
The Rise in Spinal Injuries among Cyclists
At the Annual Academic Road Safety Lecture on Cycling Safety held in Dublin last Monday 5th October, it was noted…
How your body tells you that it may need Physiotherapy
by David Dalton Our body let’s us know if it needs something or if something isn’t right. This usually takes…
We are currently advertising for the following positions:
Established, busy private practice(s) in Dublin are seeking both senior and junior physiotherapists for full-time working hours to join their…
Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries
Leading an active and athletic lifestyle involving exercise and sports is known to be good for your health and wellbeing.…
Ways to Treat Hip Pain
Hip pain can stem from a number of different problems. For example pain associated with a foot injury can travel…
Shoulder Pain. Getting back on track.
Now with a diagnosis and a strategy plan, we will implement different techniques to increase your movement and reduce tightness to…
Shoulder Pain. The first steps to combat pain
As we spoke about throughout our blog series on shoulder pain in part one (here) and two (here), getting a…
Shoulder Pain. What can go wrong?
Why can’t I slide and glide? Most likely it is one of these two things that is causing your shoulder…
Shoulder Pain? Here’s (probably) why
If you are one of the many people who get sharp pains when lifting your arm up over your head,…
What is Shock Wave Therapy?
What is Shock Wave Therapy? A shock wave in medical terminology is a sonic pulse that can pass through the…
Coming soon . . . the PhysioCare App!
PhysioCare are delighted to announce that we have won the Digital Boost initiative and have been awarded a €9,000 prize…
Irish Dancing Injuries – Stress Fractures and Ankle Sprains
Irish dancers are susceptible to lower limb injuries mainly due to the repeated use and stress placed on the lower…
Do Orthoses Work?
UK podiatrist Heidi Meckler investigates – Do Orthoses Work? The other day I came across a very new research paper…
How Can Physiotherapy Help With Falls Prevention?
How Can Physiotherapy Help With Falls Prevention? Statistics derived from studies and experience summarise the risk and results of a…
Hazards in the Home
Hazards in the Home Is your home properly equipped for your wellbeing? Are you aware of the hazards in the…
Physiotherapy Home Visits
If you can’t make it to one of our clinics, we can make it to you. PhysioCare offers a…
PhysioCare Pilates Classes and Free Drop-In Hour
The Pilates principles of training focus on: – strengthening the core postural muscles – tight overstrained muscles will learn to…
Understanding Foot Pain and How to Treat It
Understanding Foot Pain and How to Treat It When we have a headache it may be because we are tired…
Concussion in Rugby – Brian Condon Explains his Studies
Concussion in rugby is in the news again this week as Johnny Sexton will have to sit out the first…
Award for Prestigious Customer Service 2015
PhysioCare are delighted to announce that for the second year in a row our staff and clinics have been awarded…
Some Myths Surrounding Physiotherapy Explained
With many aspects of health and fitness, it is inevitable that the truth can be twisted and myths can arise…
PhysioCare Pilates Classes
PhysioCare is pleased to announce the return of brand new Pilates classes beginning next week. These will be held on…
Low Back Pain in Pregnancy
Many women experience back pain during pregnancy, it is a good sign as it shows your baby is growing. Many…
