Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition that leads to pain and stiffness through progressive wear and tear. Normally, knee replacements are performed as a result of severe OA. This means that many individuals have had to deal with pain and stiffness symptoms for many years before surgery is recommended. As a result, [...]
What is Resistance Training? Resistance training is any exercise that causes the muscles to contract against external resistance. This can be in the form of weights (barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells etc.), exercise tubing/theraband or even your own body weight. It is most commonly used to increase muscle mass and overall strength and also reduce the risk [...]
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Back pain is the most common condition we treat here at East Cork Physiotherapy, Balance & Acupuncture Clinic. One of the most common misconceptions that we see as Physiotherapists are “SLIPPED DISCS” Have you or do you know anyone who has been told that they have a slipped disc. Most people have heard of the [...]
Retirement can be an exciting time with the opportunity to create new routines and activities that you have never done before. It’s a fact that As our muscle mass goes DOWN our risk of falls and fractures goes UP From age 30 we lose 3-5% of muscle every year We need to take steps to [...]
Lower Back Pain Myths…… Busted! I hurt my back so I need to stay in bed to rest: FALSE While avoiding aggravating activities can be beneficial in the initial few days after injury to help relieve pain, evidence supports the use of exercise, movement and returning to normal daily activities [...]
Injury Prevention Introduction After an extended break over the last few months, injury prevention is a major priority for all sports people in Ireland. If looking at Gaelic games for example, the majority of injuries are non-contact, involve the lower limb and are soft tissue injuries such as muscle strains and ligament sprains. How can [...]
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