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 […]
We live in a time where we can shop while sitting on the bus to work, we can contact friends in Australia with the swipe of a finger! We have the world at our finger tips! As new technologies come to our shop fronts and Facebook pages, a lot of us fall into the pitfall […]
What is arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that effects the joints in your body. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint stiffness and pain which typically worsens with age. Arthritis is a degenerative condition where the inflammation causes damage to occur within the joint, so trying to switch this process off as soon as […]
Pregnancy is a magical time where a new life is being created from within. It can also be an overwhelming and often stressful time where there are a lot of changes happening to your body as you are caring for two by the way you sleep, eat and move. Quite often pregnancy is a time […]
What is “Tennis Elbow”? Tennis elbow, or the medical term “lateral epicondylitis” is a painful condition effecting the common tendon origin of the extensor muscles of the wrist and hand, causing pain where these muscles connect to the outer edge of the elbow joint. The issue usually arises when there is repeated overload of these […]
