Cupping therapy is a form of therapy where suction cups are placed around various parts of the body. It is an alternative therapy that has been used in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East for thousands of years. Many people believe that the suction from these cups helps to encourage blood flow and healing.
Common Martial Arts Injuries
Physiotherapy and Diabetes
Diabetes has been on the rise globally for decades, and it is estimated that about 5% of people in Ireland have diabetes. Although there is no cure to either of the two types of diabetes, type 2 is brought on largely by a lack of exercise. Therefore, it is no surprise that exercise can help manage the condition and keep people who have it healthier for longer.
A Guide to Calf Strains
Bell’s Palsy Exercises
Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow is a condition characterised by the inflammation of the tendons that connect the muscles in your arms to your elbows. Although golfer’s elbow is common among those who play golf regularly, any action that involves repetitive use of the wrists or a clenched fist can lead to golfer’s elbow.
Sciatic Nerve Pain
Interesting Facts about Physiotherapy
How to Care for a Sprained Ankle
Choosing the Right Physio for You
As with most healthcare professionals, physiotherapists tend to specialise in one particular area. These include, but are not limited to, chronic issues, post-op recovery, sports injuries, paediatric care, physiotherapy for the elderly, and rehabilitation. The first step in finding the right physiotherapist for you is to identify where your pain is and what is the most likely cause of it e.g. sports injury, pregnancy.
The Benefits of Taping
Taping is a relatively new phenomenon in athletics, but one that has started to gain mainstream popularity in recent years. In essence, taping is used to provide support or relief to injured athletes, although some also use it preventatively. Taping can be used in different ways for different issues and can achieve a variety of results, which this article will explore.
Treating Vertigo and Dizziness with Physiotherapy
Vertigo and dizziness may not seem like issues that could be helped by physiotherapy, but it has been shown that certain physiotherapy exercises can help people suffering from frequent spells of vertigo or dizziness. This is known as Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, and to understand how it works, we first need to understand what that means.