Make Sleep a New Year’s Resolution
We’ve arrived at that time of the year where we are all reflecting and making some resolutions for the new year. Even though 2020 has not been a typical year there are certain aspects of everyday…
Osteoporosis during Covid-19
The 20th of October every year is World Osteoporosis Awareness Day however this year is slightly different like most of 2020 due to the Covid-19 virus. Unfortunately, the presence of the virus in our communities has…
World Continence Awareness Week
This week is World Continence Awareness Week and is an opportunity to talk about an issue that is very common and effects both women and men. The aim is to highlight the impact of urinary incontinence…
Endometriosis and Physiotherapy
March was Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis effects 1 in 10 women in Ireland and is one of the most commonly seen gynaecological diseases. However, it is poorly understood and not commonly spoken about. And certainly not…
Exercising as a mother
This week the Mummy MOT which is a postnatal assessment for all mothers at any stage following the pregnancy and birth of their baby is focusing on returning to exercise. There appears to be a huge…
Are you having problems with your scar?
This week the Mummy MOT which is a postnatal check-up for all mothers at any stage following the birth of their baby is going to focus on scars i.e. caesarean section (C-section) and episiotomy scars. For…
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)…
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…