by Sonja Lynch | May 16, 2023 | Nutrition, Personal Health, Sarcopenia
Nutrition and Sarcopenia We all know that as you age it’s a good idea to eat a balanced diet and keep active, but have you considered how to maintain your strength and muscle. Did you know that from the age of 40, adults lose 8% of their muscle per decade? This...
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 Caitriona Conneely | Mar 3, 2023 | Facial Palsy, Personal Health, Physiotherapy
Facial Palsy – Part 2 – The “Right” support. Facial Palsy is a debilitating condition that affects over 20,000 people annually in the UK, with an incidence of 70 cases per 100,000 population (Norris, 2019). It is unknown how many people are...
by Caitriona Conneely | Feb 28, 2023 | Facial Palsy, Personal Health, Physiotherapy
Facial Palsy – Part 1 – The “Right” medical treatment. Facial Palsy is a debilitating condition that affects over 20,000 people annually in the UK, with an incidence of 70 cases per 100,000 population (Norris, 2019). It is unknown how many...
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...
