PhysioCare Newsletter

October Newsletter 2011

Hi Everyone and welcome to another issue of our monthly newsletter!

This issue is once again packed with interesting quick reads on how to keep pain free and healthy, some handy hints for in the gym and specials at our practice.

Welcome to this Issue of our PhysioCare E-News for Patients

– We hope this newsletter helps keep you up to date with the latest news in rehabilitation, injury prevention and health services

by: David Dalton, Clinical Director of PhysioCare, www.physio.ie

4 of the Best Injury Prevention Tips for Runners:

For whatever reason, be it economic or just for general fitness, the number of people running has exponentially gown over the past few years. Here @ PhysioCare we are seeing more and more of the same injuries,

E- News PhysioCare Sept / Oct 2011

In this issue:

• Research Review:/ Soccer Training and Injury Prevention
• Physio Injury Prevention Tip: Train One Side at a Time
• Clinical Education Workshops for Personal Trainers: Injury Pre-Screening - Part One
• Positions Available: Receptionist & Massage Therapist Required
• Clinic Room for Lease at Blanchardstown: Ideal for Dieticians, Massage Therapists and Acupuncturists
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Research Review: Soccer Training and Injury Prevention

Foot pain, biomechanics and orthotics:

The majority of the population have some form of biomechanical condition (the way they walk or run) that can cause the body to react adversely. These problems can lead to chronic foot pain, ankle pain, knee problems and even some back pain related issues.

We all take approximately 8,000 to 10,000 steps on an average day. Add to this the amount of time we spend exercising and you can see how much punishment that your body has to absorb just for you to go about your day-to-day life.

Metatarsalgia
by David Dalton (MISCP MCSP MSOM MMACP)

Metatarsalgia is a condition marked by pain and inflammation in the ball of your foot. It can affect people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. From my experience it is more common in middle aged women.

Plantar Fasciitis / Calcaneal Heel Spur

By David Dalton MCSP MISCP MSOM MMACP

Heel pain is a relatively common condition to suffer from and Plantar Fasciitis (heel spurs) is one of the most common forms of heel that there is.

Core Stability Basics

by David Dalton, Chartered Physiotherapist @ PhysioCare

With the recent explosion in popularity of Pilates exercise programs, terms such as core stability have become common language. Most people will be aware that this has something to do with the abdominal musculature, but for us as Chartered Physiotherapists the growing awareness of core stability has revolutionized the way we look at back pain.

What is core stability?

10 tips for back care

1. Try to alternate between standing and sitting.
2. Place a support in the small of your back when driving or sitting at a desk.
3. Exercise by walking or swimming regularly.
4. Try to lose weight to reduce the load on your spine and back muscles.
5. Stretch regularly to reduce stiffness and increase mobility.
6. Watch your posture; try not to slouch or slump.
7. Be careful when lifting; make sure the load is not too heavy or too large.
8. Try frequent gentle stretches to reduce the strain on your back.