I have Hamstring pain, will Physiotherapy help?
Hamstring strains and tears are very common and most often happen due to a muscle overload or when the muscle is stretched beyond its capacity. It can be accompanied by an audible pop or pull feeling where the hamstring muscle lengthens as it shortens and tears. These tears will typically happen during explosive moves such as sprinting, jumping or lunging, but can also happen gradually during slower movements.
I think I might have a Rotator Cuff Injury, will physio help?
I think I might have a Rotator Cuff Injury, will physio help? Rotator Cuff Physio / Shoulder Physio: At Somerton Physiotherapy we treat shoulder issues daily. Some of the more common conditions we treat include osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, post-surgical repairs, and rotator cuff tendinitis/tears. Recently in clinic we saw a 42 year old man working […]
How Important Is Physiotherapy Throughout Your Hip Or Knee Replacement Journey?
How Important Is Physiotherapy Throughout Your Hip or Knee Replacement Journey? The Crucial Role Of Physio In Your Hip Or Knee Replacement Journey Undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery can be a transformative experience, offering relief from chronic pain and improved mobility. However, the journey to full recovery doesn’t begin and end with surgery. Physiotherapy […]
Surgical V’s Non-Surgical Treatment of the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
Surgical V’s Non-Surgical Treatment of the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears – Non-Surgical Management At Somerton Physiotherapy clinic we would see many patients with this type of injury. Firstly, it is important to establish if you are suffering from this type of injury and, if so, you will need to be fully […]
Physiotherapy for Frozen Shoulder
Physiotherapy for Frozen Shoulder Physiotherapy for Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder is a common disorder that manifests as severe pain with a gradual loss of movement. Frozen shoulder is believed to affect 2-5% of the general population with 8% of males and 10% of females affected. The mean age of onset for frozen shoulder is 40-65 […]
Can Physio help with our Balance?
Can Physio help with our Balance? Balance is an extremely important aspect of our lives, I don’t mean our bank balance or the ability to balance 101 things at the same time. I mean balance that prevents us from falling over, allows us to stand on one leg with our eyes closed or if you […]
Better Balance Programme
Better Balance Programme Our Better Balance Programme consists of FIVE 1:1 Physio sessions. If you are worried about your balance or a loved ones balance, the Better Balance Programme at Somerton Physio will help enable you to decrease your risk of falling at home or in the community. Falling over is something we have all […]
The Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad The Female Athlete Triad is a combination of three conditions that we sometimes see in female athletes at our clinics in Blanchardstown, Castleknock and Tallaght. These are: Disordered Eating Amenorrhea (loss of a girls period) Osteoporosis (weakening of the bones) Low energy availability is typically the source of the other […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Physiotherapy
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Physiotherapy Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease which causes pain and stiffness and swelling in joints. While RA is most commonly found in females rather than males, with a ratio of 3:1 and prevalent in 30-60 year olds, it can occur at any age. What causes it?Rheumatoid Arthritis is caused […]