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Black and white image of kinesiology taping treatment with blue tape on female patient injured Achilles tendon. Sports injury kinesio treatment.
Pain Management, Sports Performance

The Benefits of Sports Taping

As athletes, we constantly push our bodies to achieve peak performance. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a weekend warrior, injuries can happen. At Next Level Physiotherapy in Blarney, Co. Cork, we prioritise injury prevention and rehabilitation. One effective tool in our arsenal is sports taping. What Is Sports Taping? Sports taping involves applying specialised… Continue reading The Benefits of Sports Taping

manage knee pain and discomfort with Next Level Physiotherapu
Sports Performance

Stay in the Game: Join Next Level Physiotherapy’s Free Sports Injury Prevention Webinar for Cork Athletics Week 2025

Whether you're a weekend warrior, a seasoned athlete, or just starting out in athletics, injuries can throw a major wrench in your training and performance. That’s why Next Level Physiotherapy, in collaboration with Cork Sports Partnership and Athletics Ireland, is proud to host a free Sports Injury Prevention Webinar as part of Cork Athletics Week… Continue reading Stay in the Game: Join Next Level Physiotherapy’s Free Sports Injury Prevention Webinar for Cork Athletics Week 2025

Person holding an sprained ankle injury
Pain Management, Sports Performance

Sprained Ankle Treatment: Symptoms & Recovery through Physiotherapy

A sprained ankle is a common injury and can be quite debilitating. It will impact walking, standing, sleeping and daily life. The most common ankle sprain is an inversion injury to the ankle. This is where the ankle bends inwards, and the weight of the body comes down on the lateral side (outside bony part)… Continue reading Sprained Ankle Treatment: Symptoms & Recovery through Physiotherapy

Motivated female athlete stretching legs for warming up before urban fitness and running workout under the rain at night. Athletic woman exercising outside in the city while it is raining.
Sports Performance

What is Athletic Therapy?

Certified Athletic Therapists in Ireland are governed by Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI). ARTI is responsible for the regulation, promotion, and education of CATs in Ireland. To become a Certified Athletic Therapist, you must have a college degree in a field related to sports medicine. Completion of 500 hours of clinical experience, a certificate in… Continue reading What is Athletic Therapy?

Someone holding a sore wrist suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome
Pain Management

Best exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel is a painful condition that can negatively impact daily activities, hobbies, and work duties. It can cause pins and needles and weakness in the hand. Physiotherapy can help resolve the pain through specific relief exercises for carpal tunnel. Read on for a greater understanding of the condition and suggested wrist exercises and hand… Continue reading Best exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome