Hi guys, So last weekend I attended a Male Pelvic Health course, in Sligo University Hospital, hosted by Gerard Greene. The 2-day course was hugely informative and the knowledge I gained I’m sure will be invaluable to me as my career progresses. It was shocking to me how many men suffer with pelvic pain. I…
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse & How Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Can Help
So today’s Blog we are kicking off with the subject of Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Otherwise known as POP. It occurs in one and three women in their lifetime and it should be noted that some women experience no symptoms. It occurs when the position of bladder, uterus or bowel change due to changes in the…
Exercise and Cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and is responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer. Treatments for cancer typically include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormone therapies. The effects of these treatments commonly cause many patients to develop unwanted side…
Baby Massage 5 Week Course
Baby Massage New 5 week Term commences on Tuesday 12th February @11 am Cost €70 for 5 weeks (Baby Massage is fully refundable from Health Insurance) (please check your own cover) Clinical evidence shows that loving, touching, nurturing contact between caregiver and infant has an important impact on their development. Infant massage is something that…
My Experience of ChalkBox Navan
So, I started something new last year, a different type of training I’m normally used to! I joined ChalkBox Navan. In August I completed a Strength & Conditioning course in Dublin, where there was a lot of Olympic lifting and gymnastic exercises involved. It was embarrassing how little I could do, and how much weaker…
Customer Appreciation Night
As a thank you to all of our customers, we are holding a Customer Appreciation Night on Thursday 6th December in Ryan’s Bar Navan. There will be a prosecco reception with a few nibbles on the night. We will also be holding a raffle in aid of the Irish Osteoporosis Society. There are some great…
How to Set Up Your Desk to Minimize Pain
With the move towards more desk-based jobs, we are seeing more people complaining of back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain etc. Many of these complaints can directly relate to your work posture and environment and may be helped with just a few quick adjustments. Ergonomics optimises the interface between people, their job and…
Osteoporosis Treatments – Exercise Class and More
At BodyBalance Physiotherapy, we really do encourage the whole population to be active, especially the geriatric population. In February this year, I decided to set up a ‘Healthy Bones’ class. But why bother? Let’s talk numbers… 34 million people in the US are at an increased risk for developing osteoporosis (OP). 55% of Americans…
Injury Prevention in GAA Games
With the beginning of the GAA season seemingly earlier each year, and the increased demands being placed on players of all levels, injury prevention is growing in importance. 2 out of every 3 players on a GAA team will get injured at least once in a season. The important thing to note is that many of these injuries can…
National Stroke Awareness Week & Physiotherapy
This month, from the 6th – 12th March, the Irish Heart Foundation is running the National Stroke Awareness Campaign. It’s purpose is to promote the awareness of stroke detection as the sooner the stroke is detected, the greater the chance of survival and reduces the risk of the stroke severity. If the signs of a…