What are neurological conditions? Any condition which affects the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves. There are over 600 types of neurological conditions, which are broadly categorised into: Sudden onset conditions, Intermittent and unpredictable conditions, Progressive conditions, Stable neurological conditions. Sadly, it’s reported that people with neurological conditions have the lowest health-related quality of life […]
Vulval Care It is really important to take good care of your delicate vulval tissues throughout your life. Here are some of our top tips to optimise your vulval health: Avoid soaps, bubble baths, shower gels, body scrubs, deodorants, wet wipes, baby wipes, douches and feminine wipes in the vulval area. Use a soap substitute […]
What is the meniscus? The meniscus in the knee is a crescent-shaped wedge of fibrocartilage that basically acts as a cushion between the shinbone (tibia) and thighbone (femur). Each knee has two menisci. According to Fox et al 2012, the menisci are vital for the normal function and long-term health of the knee joint. The […]
Running into the new year? Here are some top training tips to avoid injury and turning your new hobby into a cherished lifestyle. Running is a fantastic form of exercise that can be very rewarding. It’s a great way of getting the endorphins flowing and enjoying the fresh air and the outdoors. Running is wonderful […]
PhysILATES for teens is a fun weekly Pilates class for secondary school young adults, run by a certified athletic therapist at our YOUtherapies studio in Ennis. Pilates is a low impact, mind-body type of exercise designed to optimize physical fitness and aid in injury prevention. Who is Pilates for Teens suitable for? Pilates is suitable […]
A pelvic ultrasound is an imaging exam that creates a picture of your pelvic organs in real-time. It is used in addition to a pelvic floor/abdominal examination, exercises and tips, essentially as a visual biofeedback tool. It is not used as a medical diagnosis (neither as foetal scan). As described below, the ultrasound can be […]
