by Gerry O'Neill | Monday, August 31, 2015 | Help with Muscle and Joint Pain, Sports Related
Knees The knee is the most commonly injured joint when skiing and it is usually ligaments that take the strain. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) on the inside of the knee is the most frequently injured ligament. It usually occurs with a twisting fall, often at...
by Gerry O'Neill | Monday, August 31, 2015 | Help with Muscle and Joint Pain
Common Shoulder Injuries and How to Treat Them Frozen Shoulder Frozen Shoulder is also known as Adhesive Capsulitis. It is an inflammatory condition of the ball and socket joint where the capsule tightens causing a marked restriction in the range of movement. A true...
by Gerry O'Neill | Monday, August 31, 2015 | Help with Muscle and Joint Pain
Pilates! Pilates is a safe form of exercise which aims to make the body stronger, more mobile and balanced. Sessions focus on the whole body, with the emphasis on posture, core stability, control and coordination. As each exercise can be adapted to match the...
by Gerry O'Neill | Monday, August 31, 2015 | Help with Muscle and Joint Pain
It’s Running Season! Running is a great way to stay in shape and get fit. But it can take a toll on your muscles and joints. To avoid running injuries, it’s important to take precautions before you set out. Here are some of the most common running injuries...
by Gerry O'Neill | Monday, August 31, 2015 | Help with Muscle and Joint Pain
What is Patello-Femoral Pain or commonly known as “Runner’s Knee”? Generalised pain at the front of the knee that occurs with activities involving weight bearing with bending and straightening of the knee. These activities include running, cycling,...
by Gerry O'Neill | Wednesday, August 19, 2015 | Help with Muscle and Joint Pain
What is Plantar Fasciitis? It is a common inflammatory condition affecting the thick band of connective tissue (fascia) on the sole of the foot. It is often a sharp pain in the heel which is much worse with the first few steps in the morning and occurs with most...
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