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…
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…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Are you waking during the night with tingling, pins and needles, numbness or pain in your hand? Do these symptoms persist on waking? Do the symptoms ease if you shake your hand. If so, you may…
Shoulder pain – simplified!
Are you suffering from new or ongoing shoulder pain? Do you have shoulder pain that comes and goes depending on your activity level? This article is aimed at simplifying shoulder pain. The shoulder joint AKA glenohumeral…
Osteoarthritis: Is there another option to surgery?
OSTEOARTHRITIS is a serious joint disease that leads to reduced life quality and it is estimated that by 2020 it will be the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide. The symptoms affect 10-18% of adults over…