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...
by Paul Conneely | Jan 9, 2023 | Exercise, Elite Athletes, Personal Health, Physiotherapy, Training Tips
5 considerations when choosing the correct running shoe Here at PMC Physiotherapy, we regularly get asked for advice from patients wondering what runner to buy. Here are a 5 tips to help you buy the correct running shoe for you: 1. What type of running activity will...
by Paul Conneely | Sep 27, 2022 | Back Pain, Exercise, Pain Treatment
Aspecific Low Back Pain Currently, the prevalence of Low Back Pain is estimated to be between 18.3% and 30.8% people who experience episodes of Low Back Pain every month, which places Low Back Pain 6th on the list of Overall disease burden worldwide. However, Low back...
