by Kiltipper Woods | Jul 25, 2022 | Tips & Advice
Welcome to another addition of a KW Physio Dublin Blog. For today’s blog we will be giving you more Sports Injury Prevention Tips and hopefully preventing the need for physiotherapy. Here are some sports injury tips and advice for you while exercising;...
by Kiltipper Woods | May 29, 2017 | Tips & Advice
With the warmer weather arriving it means many sporting seasons are underway for the summer months so here are a few tips for injury prevention: Always warm up before undertaking exercise. Walk or jog to warm up your muscles and to gradually increase...
by Kiltipper Woods | Oct 3, 2016 | Tips & Advice
It is the beginning of another college year and like any good student we are sure you have now settled into your surroundings and formulated an effective study plan! Students cannot avoid sitting at desks for prolonged periods of time. Between attending lectures,...
by Kiltipper Woods | Sep 29, 2016 | News
“It lets you love, laugh and live your life to the full. A few simple changes is all it takes to keep it charged and make a lasting difference to your heart health. So fuel your heart and power your life”-A message from the World Heart Day Website. Heart Disease is...
by Kiltipper Woods | Jul 11, 2016 | Knowledge
What is Neuropathic pain? Neuropathic pain results from direct damage to any part of the nervous system. These include: Peripheral NervesThe Spinal CordThe Brain The damage then causes nerves to transmit abnormal signals to the brain, where they are recognised...
by Kiltipper Woods | Jun 23, 2016 | Knowledge, Pilates
Pilates aims to improve the efficiency and control of our ‘normal’ movement, by targeting our trunk, spine, and motor control. Pilates, as taught by our experienced Chartered Physiotherapists, can help to •Improve posture and muscle control•Improve flexibility•Improve...
by Kiltipper Woods | Apr 7, 2016 | Knowledge
You often hear people speaking of having “knots” in their muscles but what does this really mean? If you go to a physiotherapist, they will most likely use the technical term “Myofascial Trigger point” when describing the same thing. These can be defined as palpable...
by Kiltipper Woods | Mar 22, 2016 | Hydrotherapy, Knowledge
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In December 2015/January 2016,...
by Kiltipper Woods | Oct 30, 2015 | Knowledge
For today’s blog we will be discussing Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. It results in widespread pain and extreme tiredness. People with fibromyalgia may also have: difficulty sleeping, headaches, irritable...
by Kiltipper Woods | Sep 11, 2015 | Knowledge, Physiotherapy
Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death and disease worldwide. Health risks associated with obesity include diabetes, hypertension, cancers, coronary heart disease, stroke, breathing issues and many more. Physiotherapy provides a whole person approach to...
