Five reasons to keep walking
It is particularly hard to keep exercising as the days get shorter, colder and wetter in the winter months. It is free activity that in most cases can be done with relative ease. The benefits of…
The Mummy MOT – recovering your breath after birth!
This week the Mummy MOT which is a postnatal check-up for all mothers is going to focus on breathing and its importance in recovery from the birth. During pregnancy the musculoskeletal system is thrown into a…
Why is sleep so important?
In today’s society we face a culture where we are expected to be connected constantly with the result that time allocated to sleep is increasing reduced and neglected. The statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO)…
Exercise and our Mental Health
I was honoured to speak about Exercise and Mental Health at this year’s Mensana Week in Gairdin Beo. The event was organised by the amazing team at Carlow Mental Health Association and was a credit to…
The Mummy MOT. Should I be worried about my tummy gap?
This week the Mummy MOT which is a postnatal check up for all women carried out from six weeks onwards after giving birth is focusing on the tummy gap. A statement I often hear from my…
The Mummy MOT and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
This week the Mummy MOT which is a postnatal check up for all women is going to have a look at pelvic organ prolapse. Unfortunately, pelvic organ prolapse is more frequent after childbirth affecting one in…
The Mummy MOT talks about urinary incontinence
This week The Mummy MOT which is a postnatal check for all mothers after they have had a baby is looking at urinary incontinence AKA leaking urine. This could be happening when you cough, sneeze, lift…
What is the Mummy MOT?
What is the Mummy MOT? The Mummy MOT is an assessment for all postnatal mothers no matter how long it has been since you had your baby. It is a specialized postnatal examination for both vaginal…
Movember campaign aims to reduce levels of prostate cancer
November is prostate cancer awareness month which aims to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health. Movembers vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. Ireland ranks 2nd in the…
Osteoporosis – do you have any risk factors?
Worldwide – one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 years will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile so that they break…