While we are all aware of the physical benefits that exercise holds, it is equally important to remember the benefits that exercise can have in both treatment and prevention of mental health disorders including anxiety and depression. It is estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems in our lifetime. Unfortunately, […]
What is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles Tendinopathy is a common overload injury which results in pain and dysfunction of the Achilles tendon. Hallmark features include localised, load-dependant pain and morning stiffness/pain. Pain typically worsens with activity and eases with rest. It is common to hear that in runners, there may be some stiffness for the first […]
What is PGP? Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is an umbrella term used to describe pain felt in the lower back or pelvic joints. Pain may also be felt in the hips or thighs. PGP used to be known as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) It is a common complaint with around 1 in 5 pregnant women […]
We are delighted to receive Business All-Star Accreditation and to have received the award of ‘ALL STAR LEINSTER PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE’ Our team has been very busy over the last 8 weeks working with the All-Ireland Business Foundation to achieve our Business All-Star Accreditation Certificate. This accreditation is an outstanding achievement and recognises the hard work and […]
A large base of research has shown that red light therapy improves physical performance. This is the reason why so many athletes have included Red Light Therapy into their workout and recovery routine. However, being an athlete, muscle soreness, fatigue, and pain can be the effects of a strenuous workout routine. This can hinder your […]
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 […]
