PILATES
Pilates and its Benefits Pilates benefits your body by building strength - not just in your core muscles but your whole body. It is a whole body workout, so you will find your whole body [...]
WHAT IS A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
What is a Total Knee Replacement? An orthopaedic procedure where the articular surfaces (end of the bone) of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) are replaced. A polyethylene piece is placed between the [...]
PREHAB FOR KNEE REPLACEMENT
Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition that leads to pain and stiffness through progressive wear and tear. Normally, knee replacements are performed as a result of severe OA. This means that many [...]
RESISTANCE TRAINING
What is Resistance Training? Resistance training is any exercise that causes the muscles to contract against external resistance. This can be in the form of weights (barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells etc.), exercise tubing/theraband or even your [...]
Post Covid-19 Recovery
Please click link below for Physiotherapy advice for patients with Covid-19 after discharge from hospital. Post COVID Recovery If you would like more information, please contact us on 021 4633455 or you can [...]
Working Safely From Home
Please click link below for A guide on how to work well and safely in your home office space. Working Safely from Home If you would like more information, please contact us on [...]
IS A “SLIPPED DISC” AN ACTUAL POSSIBILITY?
Back pain is the most common condition we treat here at East Cork Physiotherapy, Balance & Acupuncture Clinic. One of the most common misconceptions that we see as Physiotherapists are “SLIPPED DISCS” Have you or [...]
STRENGTH TRAINING IS FOR EVERYONE- YOUNG AND OLD!
Retirement can be an exciting time with the opportunity to create new routines and activities that you have never done before. It’s a fact that As our muscle mass goes DOWN our risk of falls [...]
Lower Back Pain Myths
Lower Back Pain Myths…… Busted! I hurt my back so I need to stay in bed to rest: FALSE While avoiding aggravating activities can be beneficial in the initial few [...]