The rotator cuff is a very versatile joint and is made up of four different muscles. These muscles are the infraspinatus, supraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. They originate from the shoulder blade on your back and wrap around to the top of the shoulder. The shoulder joint is very shallow. Strong and stable rotator cuff… Continue reading Top three Physiotherapy exercises for a rotator cuff injury
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.
The best exercises for a groin strain
Getting the correct diagnosis is key for anyone with pain in the groin region. Groin injuries can be complex and are generally multifactorial. A groin strain is a strain to one of the three adductor muscles (brevis, longus and magnus) that cover the area from your pubic bone to just above the knee joint on… Continue reading The best exercises for a groin strain
Knee pain causes and treatment
Knee pain can be common at any stage of your life whether you are active and healthy or live a more sedentary lifestyle. If you experience knee pain, the best course of action is to first book an online assessment with a Chartered Physiotherapist. Physiotherapy advice, exercises and therapy can quickly resolve your knee pain… Continue reading Knee pain causes and treatment
How to treat a hamstring injury
Physiotherapy advice for hamstring injuries, the best rehabilitation exercises and how to prevent hamstring injuries from reoccurring in the future. Guided videos to do hamstring injury exercises at home.
How to increase running distance without injury
Increasing your running distance should be gradual and combined with a comprehensive programme. Read our blog for advice on how to improve your running safely and without injury.
