by Lee Chambers | Nov 28, 2022 | Vestibular rehabilitation, Objective Measurement, Physiotherapy
Vestibular Rehab balance tests During the initial assessment of a vestibular rehabilitation appointment, there are a lot of different balance tests to perform. This will be guided by what the patient tells us in the subjective or interview part of the...
by Lee Chambers | Sep 30, 2022 | Back Pain, Common Injuries, Pain Treatment, Physiotherapy
Back pain means I have a serious injury While back pain can be really painful and worrying, it is very common and rarely dangerous. About 75% of people worldwide will experience back pain in their lifetime. About 90% of these injuries are what are referred to as...
by Lee Chambers | Jul 24, 2022 | Vertigo, Chartered Physiotherapy, Covid, Physiotherapy
Long COVID and vertigo – What we know so far Most people who contract Covid-19 will feel a lot better in a few weeks. However, it is thought that 1 in 10 people will go on to develop Long Covid. Long Covid is the presence of signs and symptoms that develop...
by Lee Chambers | Jul 14, 2022 | Covid, GAA, Personal Health, Physiotherapy
COVID-19 and vertigo symptoms As described in my previous blog post, symptoms of vertigo are associated with COVID-19 infection. Earlier this year, I saw my first case of COVID-19 related vertigo. This patient has consented to me sharing his story in order to be able...
by Lee Chambers | Apr 4, 2022 | Arthritis, Exercise, Pain Treatment, Physiotherapy
National arthritis week 2022 (April 4-10) Here at PMC Physiotherapy Dunboyne we regularly treat patients with various stages of arthritis to improve the mobility and restore the use of affected joints, increase strength to support the joints, maintain fitness or...
