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Why is there pain at the front of my knee?

Dr. Christian Barton and Michael Rathleff, from Complete Sports Care in Melbourne, (patellofemoral.completesportscare.com.au) have produced this free patient leaflet, explaining patellofemoral pain (pain at the front of your knee).  It gives advice on what you can do to manage your knee … Continue reading

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What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is the use of acupuncture needles to alleviate muscular pain.  The needles are inserted into a trigger point in a muscle.  Trigger points are taut bands or a point consisting of multiple contraction knots, in the muscle that … Continue reading

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Do you suffer from back pain?

80% of the population will experience Low Back Pain in their lifetime. In one year, 50% of the population will suffer Low Back Pain.

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Running Injuries Prevention Tips

• As you increase your mileage, muscular aches and ‘niggles’ may occur therefore build up gradually.

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10 ways to improve your Bone Health

1.  Make sure you are getting enough Calcium in your diet.  —36% of Irish women consume less than the average daily requirements for Calcium.

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