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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

Fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment
Pain Management

Fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment

This blog post discusses fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment, as well as its diagnosis and potential causes. Fibromyalgia can significantly impact on a person’s life. There is a lot of unknowns about fibromyalgia and the research into understanding it is ongoing all the time. This blog outlines the most common questions someone with fibromyalgia may have… Continue reading Fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment

Pain Management

Frozen Shoulder: Symptoms and Physiotherapy Treatment

Frozen shoulder, or its medical name adhesive capsulitis, is a common condition that occurs in the general population. It happens when the connective tissue (ligaments, tendons, and muscles) in the shoulder joint gradually become stiffer over time. It is more common in women than men, and in the age group 40-70 years. Frozen shoulder can… Continue reading Frozen Shoulder: Symptoms and Physiotherapy Treatment