Physiotherapy and Accupuncture News
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By nature, our wrists are particularly prone to injury.
Posted on March 10, 2017 | No CommentsLearn how you can protect them in your yoga practice. If your yoga practice involves moving into and out of Downward-Facing Dog Pose and Chaturanga Dandasana, wrist pain may be a current […] -
PILATES CLASSES
Posted on January 26, 2017 | No CommentsPILATES classes run throughout the year at our clinic. Heather O’Brien MISCP and Victoria McMahon are qualified Pilates instructors. The classes run every Tuesday @ 6.30am and Wednesday @ 10am. […] -
Flat Feet
Posted on December 13, 2016 | No CommentsDo I have flat feet? Which shoes should I buy? Are the more expensive pair better? If you watch the elite marathoners, those covering the 26.2 miles near the 2 […] -
Stress and its effect on the body
Posted on November 22, 2016 | No CommentsStress is essential for the body, this natural response is critical for survival in certain instances. Those rapid reactions at critical times are driven by an elevation in adrenalin, heart […] -
Lower Back Pain: MRI & CT Scans
Posted on December 2, 2015 | No CommentsLow back pain is one of the most frequently seen issues in our physiotherapy clinic.Often scans are not necessary in order to treat back pain but occasionally they are warranted. […] -
Ireland v England – Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship
Posted on March 2, 2015 | No Comments27 February 2015; Ireland’s Heather O’Brien wins possession in the lineout. Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship, Ireland v England. Ashbourne RFC, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Picture credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach […] -
Common misconceptions about back pain in sport:
Posted on February 26, 2015 | No CommentsTiger Woods’ case brings five fundamental questions into sharp focus by Peter O’Sullivan Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the western world and a major reason for […] -
My job in Munster – Colm Coakley – Physiotherapist
Posted on February 26, 2015 | No CommentsColm, who is from Knockraha in Co Cork, studied physiotherapy at UL, graduating in 2007. He then worked in private practice before joining Munster. He has a keen interest […] -
Tribute to Imelda O’Leary R.I.P.
Posted on August 29, 2014 | No CommentsIt was with great sadness that we at The North Cork Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Clinic learnt of the passing of Imelda O’Leary. Imelda founded The North Cork Physio Clinic in […] -
Irish Womens Rugby World Cup 2014
Posted on August 28, 2014 | No CommentsSome of you will know that my absence during August was due to the fact that I was representing Ireland playing with the Irish Womens Rugby team in the World […]