More than just a rub! what makes a Chartered Physiotherapist More than 80% of the public don’t know that there is a difference between Chartered physiotherapist and Physical Therapist. In 110 countries worldwide the title “Physiotherapist” is synonymous with Physical Therapist. The title’s are not protected by legislation in Ireland which creates much confusion. Only […]
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Lack of sunshine may lead to disease “Sunshine is the best medicine” Researchers are concerned about about the widespread D-vitamin deficiency that seems to be affecting even healthy people. Lack of sunlight is the major contributor to this deficit which, in a worst case scenario, may even increase the risk of illness. Most people have […]
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Knee Cracking Knee crepitations can cause a lot of worry and may eventually lead to movement avoiding behavior as negative beliefs are associated with crepitations. This can put people in a downward spiral of abnormal movement fueled by negative emotions. It is time for some reassurance! No research to date has definitively linked crepitation noise […]
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Hoorah Hoorah its the month of May!! The summer season has officially begun and with it has come bouncy castle and trampoline season. Without wanting to rain on the parade we must be aware that injuries can happen. Every year without fail I encounter a fairly embarrassed adult (last year 53 years old) with a […]
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Growing Pains “You’ll be better before you’re married” – My Mammy Growing pains can be a very difficult experience for both parents and children. It is estimated that up to 40% of children experience growing pains which can be excruciating and incapacitating. A little like teething, growing pains are often seen as inevitable and something […]
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