I am frequently asked by clients, ‘What is the best pillow to use?’. Having had many struggles with finding the ideal pillow over the years I can empathise with this. I have tried many pillows myself, some got one nights use before being banished to the attic. Others were great for a few months before […]
Here in Ratoath Physiotherapy we see and treat a lot of people with Arthritis. Too often we hear patients have gone for review with a consultant and are told following some imagining that they have Arthritis and they require a joint replacement or their Arthritis is not sufficiently bad enough yet and told come back when […]
Returning to exercise after giving birth can be a daunting task for any new Mum. As a general guideline, 6 weeks rest after birth is recommended to allow for healing however this can vary depending on your health and birthing history. After this initial rest period, exercise can be incorporated and hosts a huge number […]
Osteoporosis is a major health threat across the globe. An estimated 300,000 people in Ireland are affected by osteoporosis and approximately 200 million people worldwide are diagnosed with the condition. Worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures a year, resulting in an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds. Osteoporosis vs Osteopenia Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by a decrease in bone density […]
TRX is a suspension training device that we are all familiar with at this stage I’m sure. It is a fantastic piece of kit that we incorporate frequently with out clients here in Ratoath Physiotherapy. In case you didn’t know (as I didn’t until I started this blog piece) TRX actually stands for total-body resistance […]
Adhesive Capsulitis, commonly known as ‘Frozen Shoulder’, is characterized by painful and limited range of motion of the shoulder. The condition most commonly affects one shoulder at a time, but in up to 14% of cases it can occur bilaterally. Frozen Shoulder is estimated to affect between 2-5% of the population, but increases by up […]
With so much choice on the market, it can be difficult to find the right shoe for you. Everyone’s foot shape and size vary, so choosing a shoe is down to each individual. We’ll run through some quick tips to help you find the best shoe for you. Know your Walking Pattern While some shops […]
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a syndrome associated with widespread chronic muscle pain, and often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, and problems with memory or concentration. Fibromyalgia affects nearly 1 in 20 people worldwide. Anyone can develop fibromyalgia, although in most cases occurs between 30 and 60 years of age. Interestingly, 75-90% of people […]
Urinary incontinence – the involuntary loss of bladder control – is experienced by 1 in 3 women, and can often be quite embarrassing. An important note to remember is that urinary incontinence is a sign or symptom and it is not a disease in itself. It is not something that you have to live with. […]
When back pain strikes it can often be one of the most upsetting and frightening pains that our patients have gone through. Many of our patients experienced back pain of a sudden, non-traumatic onset which either bites very suddenly and severely or they describe feeling a niggle, then stiff and wake up the next day […]
