Physiotherapy for Frozen Shoulder

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 […]

Can Physio help with our Balance?

better balance programm

  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 feel inclined, walk a tightrope […]

Better Balance Programme

better balance programm

Better Balance Programme Our Better Balance Programme consists of FIVE 1:1 Physio sessions at a cost of €299. 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 […]

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 two triad components due […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Physiotherapy

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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?RA is caused by the auto-immune system attacking […]