How to treat Plantar Fasciitis at home PLANTAR FASCIITIS Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the soft tissue lining on the sole of the foot known as the plantar fascia. The tissue extends from the heel bone, through the arch of the foot to reach the toes. Its function is to help support the arch […]
What is Sciatica, and how can I treat sciatica? Sciatica is a term used to describe the symptoms of leg pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness. It is often felt in the low back and back of the leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body and originates from the spinal segments in […]
How To Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick “New years resolutions are like babies – fun to make, difficult to maintain” -The Irish Times, January 3 2017 After hearing about some ridiculous resolutions from friends and family this new years, I wanted to explain why these ridiculous resolutions are just not likely to succeed. More […]
Knee pain is a common complaint and can affect anyone, from young growing children, to the elite runner or jumping athelete, or the more sedentary and ageing population. Knee pain may be result of: 1) Acute, traumatic injury, or 2) Long term loading habits, overuse...
Tips on how to get fit AND stay fit and healthy this summer With the warmer weather approaching, 2016 new year’s resolutions drawing to a close and 2017 fast approaching many of us see this as opportune time or race to finish line to “GET FIT” and “SUMMER READY.” It is this exact moment our […]
If you suffer with headaches, these simple stretches can help take some of the tension and pain away. Make sure you start GENTLY, and hold each stretch for 10 seconds or less. As your symptoms improve, you can gradually increase this to 20 seconds per stretch. Enjoy! To book in to see of our physiotherapists, […]
So – What is the Secret of Life?? A recent Swedish study found that exercise was the number one contributor to longevity (Gremeaux 2012). Alas! The secret to life – exercise! Whether you are generally healthy or are managing illness, there are plenty of options for you to get active, it is just finding the […]
How can I learn to run faster? Once you can run for 10-15 minutes without stopping, you’re ready to start working on your speed. Here’s how to do it…. In each week of running, you should have different ‘types’ of runs such as: Intervals – periods of faster and slower within the 1 run Terrain […]
“Private Health insurance” means you pay money to a Private Health Insurance fund on a regular basis, and then they provide ‘rebates’ on specific services, so you only have to pay part of the total cost of the service. See list below of examples of Private Health Insurance Funds. In your Private Health Insurance, you […]