The hamstring muscle group has three main muscles. These are bicep femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus. Hamstring strains are common injuries that occur in sprinters and sports involving sprinting such as soccer and hockey. Injuries usually occur when the hamstring suddenly stretches or rapidly contracts against resistance. There are several pre-disposing factors for hamstring strains:
IFSC Clinic Relocation
We are pleased to advise that from Wednesday 29thFebruary 2012 we will be relocating our IFSC clinic to a much larger location, in 1 Gandon House, Mayor Street (same building as Custom House Medical). Our new clinic is situated within our allied health services company, Spectrum Health. All future appointments with our Chartered Physiotherapists will be in this new clinic location.
Can Acupuncture Help Female Infertility
Parkinsons Disease- The Benefits of Physiotherapy and ACT
At its simplest, Parkinsons Disease (PD) is a neurological disorder for which there is no known cure. The chronic disorder is one which causes a slowing of the body’s movement and changes in motor control. Physiotherapy can be prescribed to help regulate motor control changes that are synonymous with the disease.
Does Being a Smoker Affect Your Back?
Back Pain can be added to the list of health risks that smoking may influence. Studies in Finland have found that smoking is associated with back and spine pain, in a review of over 40 studies which was documented in the American Journal of Medicine. The study reported that that a significant amount of smokers experienced low-back pain compared to non-smokers. So how exactly does exposure to nicotine damage the spinal structures?
Reassessing Training Plans and Workouts
Now that we’re into the second month of our new year’s resolutions it might be time to reassess our training plans. When starting, restarting or progressing a resistance training program there are certain factors that must be considered to ensure you reap the benefits as well as avoid injury. Frustration often develops when training does not produce the desired results so here are a few tips to help you along the way.
What is Pilates?
Over the last few years in Ireland Pilates has grown in both popularity and availability. A main reason for this surge in interest can be put down to the fact that it is suitable for almost everyone, from athletes to the elderly. Furthermore, the benefits reaped from pursuing Pilates are plenty with a huge amount attributed to the advantages associated with having a strong and stable core.
Heavy Lifting & How To Reduce Pain
Our Chartered Physiotherapists offer some helpful tips to reduce the occurrence of back and neck pain when heavy lifting…Moving house is one of lifes more stressful events so the last thing you need is an episode of back pain or neck pain to set you back. If you are planning on making a move these 10 tips can help keep you feeling tip top so that you can enjoy your new home!
Tips On How Best To Avoid Injury From Irish Dancing
Exercising in the Cold – What to eat and Drink
The cold weather brings about some challenges for athletes who participate in sports in winter or indeed in winter sports. Individuals who participate in exercise in the cold, need to take a number of precautions so as they stay comfortable, safe and so they still perform to an optimal level when the temperature decreases. The areas that usually are of concern to those who exercise in cold weather include:
Winter Sports - 12 Tip Guide to Avoid Injury
As many people may be embarking on winter sports-based holidays in the coming weeks and months we thought this short guide might help you out on your travels or adventures on the slopes. As fun and exhilarating as these trips can be, constant caution should be taken to avoid injury. Skiers, snowboarders, ice skaters and sledders should take some very simple safety precautions which could make all the difference in avoiding injury.
Postural Rehabilitation Class In Cork
We are happy to announce we will be holding Posture Rehabilitation classes in January, in Cork. These classes are specifically geared towards beginners. Our classes are designed for men and women who suffer from poor posture due to poor muscle tone and weakened core. The result of this is often back and neck pain, and discomfort while performing everyday tasks
What Can Acupuncture Help With
Acupuncture can play a very important role in helping to achieve some of the traditional New Year’s resolutions. This is some of them listed below but by no means all of them.Losing weight is the most common New Year’s resolution and often one of the hardest to maintain. Acupuncture treatments can help you reach your target level of fitness and.....