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Exercises to improve spinal posture

Back & Neck, Back & Neck Exercises, Blog
April 11, 2020April 24, 2020

FRANK GILROY– Senior Physiotherapist MSc MCSPKELSEY BRETHOUR– MSc Physiotherapist Student ANATOMY The thoracic spine’s main function is to support the rib cage and protect our heart… Read More »

Why can’t I start…. yet?

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April 4, 2020April 4, 2020

This is a question that will be relatable to many patients and physiotherapists alike. The table below created by Tom Goom (2018), provides an excellent… Read More »

Injury: Load versus Capacity

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March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

This fantastic video by Kevin Maggs, posted by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2019), clearly explains the simple equation that leads to a high… Read More »

Why is hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy used for rehabilitation?

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March 29, 2020March 31, 2020

This excellent podcast by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) (2020), interviews Dr. Ben Waller who is an expert in the field of aquatic… Read More »

Training for your first marathon- top 10 tips

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December 3, 2019February 27, 2020

My top ten training tips for your first marathon by Frank Gilroy Over many years I have had a passion for running and have been… Read More »

Slumping Sid

Back & Neck, Blog
July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

Slumping Sid is a simple short story for children and their parents which highlights the importance of good posture and fitness in order to prevent… Read More »