by Caitriona Conneely | Musculoskeletal (MSK), Bone Health, Chartered Physiotherapy
Mastering Posture – 5 Tips for improving alignment and pain management In the rush of our daily lives, we often don’t pay much attention to our posture. We slouch at our desks, hunch over our smartphones, and rarely stop to think about how our posture...
by Paul Conneely | Paediatric Physiotherapy, Bone Health, Common Injuries, Physiotherapy
Navigating Growth Spurts: A Guide to Managing Youth Growth-Related Injuries Growth Related Injuries As we move through different stages of life, certain injuries can be more common at certain stages. The stage of life where we grow at the fastest rate (Peak Height...
by Paul Conneely | Musculoskeletal (MSK), Arthritis, Bone Health, Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis and Fall Risk Prevention With the ageing population of the world, Osteoarthritis (OA) is an ever-present condition that affects more and more people each year. With this increasing affected population, the risk of falls or OA related injuries is also...
by Paul Conneely | Musculoskeletal (MSK), Bone Health, Osteoporosis, Womens health
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and often goes unnoticed until a person has a Bone Density (DEXA) scan or when a fall or sudden impact...
by Sonja Lynch | Musculoskeletal (MSK), Bone Health, Menopause, Nutrition, Osteoporosis
Nutrition and strong bones In this post we collaborate with guest author and registered Coru Dietician Sonja Lynch of What2Eat to share some tips on nutrition for strong bone health. Bone renewal cycle Our bones are made up of protein fibres which are filled in with...
by Caitriona Conneely | Bone Health, Exercise, Physiotherapy, Womens health
Tips on how to stay physically active to promote our bone health. A critical factor in preventing osteoporosis, or improving our bone health, is physical activity. The type of physical activity that is most beneficial includes weight-bearing activities with impact and...
