by Kiltipper Woods | Jul 29, 2015 | Knowledge, Physiotherapy
Low back pain will affect most people at some time in their lives. 95% of cases are non specific and are not caused by anything serious. Most people will report a significant improvement in their symptoms within two weeks of first having pain and almost 85% of...
by Kiltipper Woods | Jul 16, 2015 | Knowledge, Physiotherapy
Welcome to another addition of the KW Physio Blog. Today’s blog will focus on physiotherapy for osteoarthritis (OA) and what we can do to help. Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic disease of the joints. People often develop arthritis as they become older...
by Kiltipper Woods | Mar 23, 2015 | Knowledge
Cycling has numerous health benefits and can be advantageous to anyone trying to lose weight or maintain fitness, it does not only have an advantage for people with knee injuries and conditions. Cycling will aid your recovery and improve knee joint mobility,...
by Kiltipper Woods | Feb 25, 2015 | Knowledge, Physiotherapy
Sports injuries usually result in severe pain, swelling and bruising and should be reviewed by your GP or one of our Chartered Physiotherapist’s at KW Physio Dublin. Did you know for mild aches and pains you can apply the PRICE principles in the initial stages....
by Kiltipper Woods | Oct 31, 2014 | Knowledge, Physiotherapy
A lot of conditions we treat are on knee complications and post surgery. Physiotherapy treatment at Kiltipper Woods Dublin 24 is vital to speed the healing process and ensure an optimal outcome in all patients following a knee replacement. This should ideally begin...
by Kiltipper Woods | Oct 10, 2014 | Knowledge, Physiotherapy
Sciatica is pain that originates from the sciatic nerves that run from one side of the pelvis through the hip and buttocks and down the leg. It be triggered in many ways, for example by small, normal movements like bending over to tie your shoe laces at a bad angle or...