From the outset as a child, I had only viewed trips to the physio as a tad serious compared to the ones with a GP. However, experiencing my own muscle and joint pain playing sport, my physio appointments have become just as important. I now deeply appreciate the extent to which a physio therapist will […]
Undergo a running screening with a qualified Physiotherapist-this includes strength and range of movement testing to identify factors that could lead to an injury or less-effective running technique if not addressed Have your technique analysed by video analysis by a suitably qualified health practitioner-to determine any technique changes that could improve load on tissues and […]
Knee Osteoarthritis or degeneration of the cartilage is something that, unfortunately, most of us will have to deal with as we get older. In todays post we will have a closer look at the knee joint and what we can do in order to decrease the pain. The main functions of cartilage in the knee […]
The human gut plays host to more microbes than any other part of the body, with an estimated ten million bacterial cells- and these are just the ones we know about so far. While it is commonly known that these bacteria help maintain our health by improving our digestion and absorption of food and by […]
The human body requires rather steady and frequent intakes of essential vitamins and minerals in order to perform the biological functions that it needs to. A balanced and varied diet is the preferred means of obtaining essential vitamins and minerals, however nutrient deficiencies can occur even amongst those populations with a bounty of food. As […]
A balanced and varied diet is the preferred means of obtaining essential vitamins and minerals, however nutrient deficiencies can occur even amongst those populations with a bounty of food. Whilst it is true that use of supplements generally has few adverse reactions, they are not completely devoid of side effects. Due to fewer regulations, poor […]
Want to reduce stress, anxiety, brain fog and overwhelm? Looking to improve concentration and mental function, increase your patience, present moment awareness, sleep better and keep your emotions in check? Join Michelle Bourke from soulFull Wellness as she leads a 5 week meditation series at Total Balance, Black Rock. This series of 5 weekly sessions is […]
Ingredients: 4 large zucchini’s, cut into 0.5cm rounds 1 x 425g tin tuna in spring water 1 cup ricotta 1 cup fetta 1 egg 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 handful of parsley, roughly chopped 3-4 sprigs of thyme, leaves picked 2 x pieces of sourdough bread (blitzed into breadcrumbs) ¼ cup pines nuts 1 tablespoon […]
If you have ever had an early morning appointment with Milly I’m sure you would have heard her complaining but raving about her growling training program she has completed that morning. And if you are lucky enough to have had her test some of her early morning exercises on you during Pilates classes you would […]
Real Time Ultrasound (RTUS) is key in diagnosing a number of muscular injuries including the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum to support the organs in the pelvis. It is crucial in core stability. Research shows that […]
