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…
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…
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…
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…
World Physiotherapy Day
The 8th of September marks World Physiotherapy Day and it is an opportunity for chartered physiotherapists to raise awareness about the contribution the profession makes to keeping people fit, mobile and independent. The theme for 2019…
Do you have an Overactive Bladder?
Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OABS) is not an unusual condition with an estimated 350,000 Irish people affected. It can affect both men and women of all ages and can significantly impact on their quality of life. But…
Prostate cancer is a Real Game Changer
International Continence Awareness Week is June 17th to 23rd . Urinary Incontinence is one of the major side effect of prostate cancer surgery. Like any cancer diagnosis - prostate cancer is a game changer for so many…
Getting back to running after having a baby
Are you eager to get back running after having a baby? Are you back running and suffering from urinary leakage or back or hip pain? Or maybe you just don’t feel your pelvic floor is strong…