Dry Needling for Neck Pain
When it comes to dry needling, here at Ballsbridge Physio we aim to minimise any associated pain during treatment. The needles used vary in size, dependent of where the pain is located and the type of injury.
Hip Flexor Strain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The hip flexor muscles are connected from the pelvis, lower back and groin area to the femur bone. Their job is to move the femur bone upwards toward your chest, flexing the hip joint.
Most Common Toe Injuries from Running
The big toe may only be small, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t escape injury. This is particularly true for runners, as the big toe serves a critical function.
Quad Strain Recovery
The quad is the muscle located at the front of the thigh and comprises of four separate muscles to make up the quadriceps unit. This includes vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris.
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Everything you Need to Know
The achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord at the back of the ankle that connect the calf muscles to the heel bone. An achilles tendon rupture typically happens during recreational sport involving, running or jumping.
Triathlon Training Part 2: Injury Prevention and Recovery
Training for a triathlon is one of the most physically exerting things you can put your body through. The combination of swimming, cycling and running puts almost every part of the body under immense pressure.
Triathlon Training Part 1: How to Prepare
Triathlon is an endurance sport that involves the completion of three continuous and sequential disciplines. Individual athletes or a relay team complete a swimming, cycling and running segment.
Top Tips for Exercising with Asthma
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, including those living with it. Research has shown that structured exercise can help enhance lung function, reduce the symptoms and help control your asthma.