Ankle sprains occur commonly when you go over on your ankle. The outer aspect of your ankle is overstretched and the sole of your foot twists inwards. The ligaments at the outside of the ankle are most frequently sprained.Injuries can be a grade 1 sprain where only a small number of ligament fibres are injured, a grade 2 where a … Read More
World Physiotherapy Day 2017
World Physiotherapy Day 8th September 2017 Contact a physiotherapist-the qualified experts in movement and exercise World Physiotherapy Day 2017 where all Healthy adults need to be physically active. Globally, around 26% of adults aged 18 and over are not active enough. Physical activity and exercise help people lead happy and healthy lives. Physiotherapists keep people moving through interventions which maximise … Read More
Inital Management of an Acute Injury
It is important to know the initial management of an acute injury. The first 2-3 days are the most important in that it is vital we prevent the injury from getting worse. Initial goals are: to reduce the inflammation control the swelling and pain Protection Protect the injury from further damage by stopping sport or demanding physical activity Rest To … Read More
Over 65 Exercise Classes
Over 65 Exercise Classes Run by Chartered Physiotherapist These classes are designed to increase mobility, strength and balance. Classes have been running on Wednesdays at 11.00 am and 12.00 am and have proven such a success that we are now adding classes on Thursdays at 11.00 am and 12.00 am. The special rate is only €72 for a course of … Read More
Injury Prevention in children
Physiotherapists play a role in injury prevention in children and can help to reduce the risk of injury. Most injuries in young people are due to overuse. The more contact there is in sport the greater the risk of traumatic injury. The most frequent types of sports injuries are sprains (injuries to ligaments) strains (injuries to muscles), and stress fractures (injuries to … Read More
Strengthen bones at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic
Strengthen bones So how about Wednesdays?? Improve your bone strength by: Fun exercises Specially tailored for the over 65’s Physiotherapist led exercise groups Coming in July! Contact 01 2897171 between 9 am and 1 pm or email info@southsidephysio.com
Summer holiday back pain.
Summer holiday back pain It’s just the start of summer and already we are seeing people coming back from holidays with back pain rather than being refreshed!! Here at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic, we want to prevent you getting back pain. So whether lying on sand on the beach or on a lounger when you lie on your … Read More
What is Osteoporosis?
People coming to Southside Physiotherapy Clinic frequently ask what is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where there is thinning of the bones, causing them to fracture (break) more easily. What happens to the bones? Bone is a living tissue, which is made up of a hard outer shell and an inner honeycomb structure, consisting of tiny … Read More
Avoid painful feet this summer
Avoid painful feet this summer. Now that the good weather is here, at Southside Physiotherapy clinic, we see people presenting with foot pain. This can be because suddenly people are wearing and walking with flip-flops and/or foam-soled sandals. These provide poor arch support, which leads to pain in the feet, ankles, and knees. Here at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic, we get … Read More
Suffering from heel pain?
Suffering from heel pain? These simple cushioned devices are a great way to minimise the compressive forces through the heel and reduce pain. These are available through the clinic on request.