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 Caitriona Conneely | Feb 9, 2023 | Womens health, Pelvic Floor, Physiotherapy
Why are healthy pelvic floor muscles important? The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs and help control urinary and bowel movements. Strengthening these muscles can have several benefits, including improved bladder control,...
by Caitriona Conneely | Oct 21, 2022 | Menopause, Personal Health, Physiotherapy, Womens health
How to address mood changes in Menopause? The theme of World Menopause Day 2022 is mood and cognition, in essence, brain health. As this is such a huge topic, we are covering it in two parts. This blog is dedicated to the effect of menopause and perimenopause on a...
by Caitriona Conneely | Oct 18, 2022 | Menopause, Physiotherapy, Womens health
World Menopause Day 2022 – Brain Health The theme of World Menopause Day 2022 is mood and cognition, in essence, brain health. This is a huge topic, and in part one of this blog, we will discuss brain health. Menopause and brain health Menopause is an ageing...
by Caitriona Conneely | Jun 27, 2022 | Prolapse, Personal Health, Physiotherapy, Womens health
What is prolapse and pelvic health? Pelvic Organ Prolapse, more commonly known as Prolapse is more common than people think, it affects 50% of women over the age of 50 that have had a baby. That is not to say that you need to be over 50 for a prolapse to occur. The...
by Caitriona Conneely | Jun 14, 2022 | 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...
