A bursa is a small fluid filled pad/sac that acts as a cushion between skin and bone or between tendons, muscles and ligaments. We all have approximately 160 of these fluid filled sacs and they reduce friction between all these structures. Bursitis is a painful condition that occurs when the bursa becomes inflamed. The most common areas for bursae are … Read More

This highly effective balancefit pad is ideal for balance, coordination and reaction training. Now available at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic. To order phone 01-2897171 or email info@southsidephysio.com  

Each year, more than one-third of people age 65 or older fall. Falls and fall-related injuries, such as hip fracture, can have a serious impact on an older person’s life. If you fall, it could limit your activities or make it impossible to live independently. Balance exercises, along with certain strength exercises, can help prevent falls by improving your ability … Read More

A Biomechanical assessment looks at your walking pattern and leg muscle flexibility to check for abnormalities and compensations and if necessary orthotics may be prescribed. These are custom made devices that are designed to alleviate your pain and discomfort. Here at Southside physiotherapy clinic we can look closely into the underlying possible causes of heel pain, knee pain and even … Read More

Here at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic we encourage everybody to practice some exercises, not only to keep our heart and muscles strong, but also to help with common stress and anxiety problems, here’s why: Exercising regularly can   Release endorphins, a hormone that makes you feel happy. Give the mind a break from stressful thoughts and problems. Make you feel stronger, … Read More

These simple, easy to use home pulleys are a great way to keep shoulder stiffness and pain under control.

Martina, owner and chartered Physiotherapist at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic shares some practical tips on how to reduce your pain at work and stop technology wreaking havoc on your neck, shoulders and spine. With so many of us spending our time glued to phones and laptops, it is little surprise to Martina that she has seen an increase in the number … Read More

It doesn’t matter whether we use a backpack to go to school, to work or to go to gym, we often find ourselves carrying too much weight which may result in a sore or stiff back at the end of the day. Using a backpack is still one of the most effective ways to carry something. However if not used … Read More

Keep your hands warm this winter.   For those of you dreading the colder weather help is at hand. These gloves are specially designed to keep cold hands at bay. For further information Click   

Do you have stiff and intermittently achy joints? Do you want to improve your handicap? Do you want a simple golf stretch? As you know we need to use a wide range of joint movement to complete the golf swing. For this to occur, each joint involved in the swing must have flexibility. Often times this does not occur because … Read More