There are now health recommendations that being active for 30mins 5 days a week has health benefits. If you are already active and attend activities during the week, try to walk on the other days. If you suffer from health problems, speak to your GP to check what you should do to manage your condition while getting more active. Continue reading
Whiplash is quite a commonly seen injury at Motion Physio Clinic, Prosperous. It occurs due to a sudden acceleration and deceleration of the neck causing rapid movement of the body. It is usually due to a motor vehicle accident, but can be seen after a fall or after a sporting incident. Whiplash can affect the joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves. Due to the complexity of the injury it can prove difficult to resolve pain and restore function quickly. Continue reading
The achilles tendon is located at the back of the ankle joint. This tendon is a fibrous band that is at the end of each of our muscles to attach them to a bone. In the case of the achilles tendon it is at the bottom of the calf muscle (gastrocnemius and soleus muscles) and attaches into our heel bone (calcaneus). The role of the achilles tendon is to aid walking by lifting the heel off the ground. Achilles Tendonitis is referring to pain in this tendon. The correct term is now considered Achilles Tendinopathy, as there is increasing evidence that the achilles tendon pain is due to degenerative changes of the tendon. Continue reading
A Chartered Physiotherapist is a university graduate with hospital-based training who has comprehensive knowledge of how the body works, along with specialist training in the diagnosis and treatment of muscle and joint pain. When you choose a physiotherapist who is a member of the Irish Society of Chartered physiotherapists (ISCP), you’ll enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that they are a part of Ireland’s only professional body within its field.
It is your guarantee that they have been trained to the highest academic and professional standards – and also that they continue to keep abreast of emerging trends and developments through a programme of Continuous Professional Development.
The Society is the only association in Ireland recognised by the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. It provides a strong, unified voice for the professions, and regularly speaks out on issues involving the role and responsibilities of physiotherapists – either within private practice or as part of the national health system.
Choosing a Chartered Physiotherapist assures you that your chosen practitioner is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of medical and ethical standards.
Taken from the website www.iscp.ie
GERARD CORCORAN BSc (Hons) Physio, MISCP Gerard is a sports fanatic from County Tipperary. He completed a BSc in Physiotherapy in University of Limerick. Gerard’s physiotherapy career took him to New Zealand, where he worked in a very busy clinic seeing a varied caseload of musculoskeletal problems, alongside post operative, pediatric and sports injuries. Gerard returned to Ireland and worked in both Mallow and Kanturk in very busy private physio clinics. He worked with a variety of injuries in the community and from the GAA & rugby pitch.
Gerard currently works in a busy physio clinic in Clondalkin and also is the physio for the Naas RFC (Div 1B). Gerard has worked with several hurling, football and rugby teams down through the years. These include Kilruane GAA Senior Hurling, Buttevent GAA Junior Football, Tipperary GAA U21 Hurling & Football, UCC Rugby U20 and UL Bohemian U20 & Junior rugby.
Gerard is a trained Pilates instructor (APPI training), who enjoys teaching group based classes, and also incorporates Pilates based exercises into patient rehabilitation. Gerard also uses dry needling techniques during treatment sessions in order to reduce pain and restore function.
Gerard is a keen sportsman, playing Hurling for both club and county in Tipperary. He is also a keen runner and surfer.
Great to have a sunny spell at last. With this lovely sunshine comes flip flops and sandals and so can follow foot pain! It is great to feel the breeze on your toes, but if worn too often, it can lead to severe foot pain. Continue reading
Chartered Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which aims to restore wellbeing following injury, pain or disability. We help you to maximise mobility and functional ability throughout all life stages. Chartered Physiotherapy has a scientific basis and takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. We look at the body as a whole rather than focusing on the individual factors of an injury or illness. Continue reading
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It’s that time of year again, where we think about the year ahead and ways to improve things in our life. The big resolution for many people is starting to exercise regularly. Continue reading
It is great that Christmas has come around again and I hope everyone has great Christmas plans this year. Unfortunately, the Christmas period can lead to pain due to long car journeys, sitting awkwardly in front of the TV for hours and sleeping in different beds. So I have put a few tips together to help you stay in tip top shape for your Christmas break. Continue reading
