by Paul Conneely | May 24, 2023 | Physiotherapy, Exercise, Post-Surgery Recovery
The Role of Physiotherapy in Post-Surgery Rehabilitation and Recovery Surgery is a common and often necessary procedure to treat a wide range of medical conditions. However, the road to full recovery can be long and challenging, especially when it comes to regaining...
by Paul Conneely | May 11, 2023 | Sarcopenia, Common Injuries, Exercise, Personal Health, Physiotherapy
Sarcopenia Prevention Tips Sarcopenia is a condition that can be defined as a loss of lean muscle mass and strength, causing a decrease in the ability to perform activities of daily living (Thompson, 2007). While this condition tends to be more prevalent in elderly...
by Paul Conneely | Apr 17, 2023 | Common Injuries, Chartered Physiotherapy, Exercise
Knee Injury Prevention – 4 Strategies for Maintaining Healthy Knees Knee injuries account for between 15% and 50% percent of all injuries in various sports (Thacker et al, 2003). With such a high incidence rate across all sports, it is important to take steps in...
by Caitriona Conneely | Mar 13, 2023 | Womens health, Baby and Mum, Chartered Physiotherapy, Exercise
Why is tummy time important for babies? Tummy time is important for babies because it helps them develop the muscles in their neck, shoulders, and upper back, which are essential for sitting, crawling, and walking. Tummy time also helps prevent the development of flat...
by Paul Conneely | Feb 14, 2023 | Osteoporosis, Bone Health, Common Injuries, Exercise, Personal 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 Paul Conneely | Jan 25, 2023 | Exercise, Personal Health, Physiotherapy, Training Tips
5 Tips for building a well rounded exercise plan Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but it can be difficult to know where to start when creating an exercise plan. At PMC Physiotherapy Dunboyne we are regularly asked by patients how they can start...
