What is the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)? The jaw joint itself is where the mandible ‘the jaw bone’ meets with its’ socket in the side of the skull. This joint is named the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). The joint is surrounded by a group of muscles called the muscles of mastication which allow the jaw to open [...]
What is Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain? Pregnancy related pelvic girdle (PGP) pain is extremely common and affects around 1 in 5 women at some stage during their pregnancy. It is a term used to describe pain in the joints that make up the pelvic girdle (the pubis synthesis at the front of the pelvis [...]
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), or Shockwave Therapy (SWT), is a revoluntary treatment for heel pain. It is a non-invasive, surgical procedure that sound waves to treat chronic heel pain uses. The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. If you've been experiencing persistent, nagging pain in the heel and / or along [...]
Triathlon: In recent years Triathlons have seen an explosion in popularity. If you are one of the converts, then chances are you're in peak season trying to juggle training in all three disciplines, getting race ready and managing your recovery effectively. The variety of training involved certainly goes some way to alleviate aches and [...]
Understand Vestibular Disorder By Margaret Hawkins on 21 January 2016 Experiencing dizziness or vertigo regularly? This could mean that you have a vestibular disorder. Margaret Hawkins talks to Cork-based physiotherapist about such disorders. Have you had bouts of vertigo in the past but are still experiencing low-grade dizziness since? Are you feeling a bit unsteady [...]
In recent years running has seen an explosion in popularity. It's free, it gets you outdoors and it's great for the heart and lungs. However, this is a very high impact exercise. High impact does not mean "bad", but it does mean that there needs to be an emphasis on injury prevention. No [...]
