If you're thinking about starting physiotherapy, it's completely normal to have questions. Whether you’re dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to move better, understanding how physiotherapy works can help you take the first step with confidence. Below, we've answered some of the most common questions people in Ireland ask about physiotherapy.… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Physiotherapy
Tag: injury prevention
Sports are a big part of everyday life in Ireland. It’s important however, that we maintain a good exercise and stretching programme for injury prevention. Our range of blog posts offer injury prevention advice to keep you injury-free and able to enjoy your sport.
The hamstring is the most injured part of the body in GAA sports. We cover how to treat a hamstring injury in our blog post here. Knee pain is also common among sportspeople. See our injury prevention advice for knees here.
For runners, our blog “The secret to increasing your running distance” also offers guidance in preventing sports injuries. Treating and preventing Plantar Fasciitis is another post that will be of interest to this demographic.
For more tailored advice, contact us for an appointment here.
Achilles Tendon Pain: What It Is & How To Treat It
If you’re based in Blarney, Co. Cork (or the surrounding area) and finding a niggling ache at the back of your heel, it could well be what we in physiotherapy call Achilles tendinopathy (commonly referred to as Achilles tendon pain). Here’s a simple, evidence-based explanation of what it is, why it happens, and how you… Continue reading Achilles Tendon Pain: What It Is & How To Treat It
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
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?
Best exercises for plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can be a stubborn and painful injury to resolve. It can significantly impact on your hobbies and day-to-day activities. However, with the right advice and exercises for plantar fasciitis you can prevent it from happening or significantly reduce your pain. In the first instance, a tailored treatment plan is best so book in… Continue reading Best exercises for plantar fasciitis
