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…

Keep moving this Festive Season

As the days are shorter it is difficult to get motivated to exercise. Walking is an easy and free source of exercise. As with any new activity it is important to build slowly and check with…

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…

May is Asthma Awareness Month

This month is Asthma Awareness and we most likely all know someone who has asthma. There are approximately 380,000 people in Ireland who have asthma that is 1 in 13 people and 1 in 10 children.…

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 during COVID-19

We are all well aware at this stage that we are experiencing an outbreak of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) which is a respiratory disease meaning it effects our airways and lungs. We know that the most…

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…