Injuries - Peak Physio

“I can’t do yoga, I’m not flexible.”

Eoin June 2, 2016

This is one of the most common thoughts when considering trying out yoga classes and one of the most untrue. If your flexibility is lacking, then you’re exactly the person who SHOULD be doing yoga. The ability to contort yourself into wild and wonderful postures is not a pre-requisite for either participating in or enjoying a yoga class. In fact, contrary to popular belief, complicated, twisty, and extreme postures are not the majority in yoga. Yoga is for everyone, and everyone can do it.

Plantar fasciitis or plantarfasciopathy. What is it and please fix me?

Eoin April 21, 2016

Plantar fasciopathy has been used as the new name for plantar fasciitis and it makes good sense why.

Plantar fasciopathy can be a runner’s nightmare. Athletes are training really hard, trying to increase their training load for the upcoming races and boom, they start to get pain in the bottom of their foot or heel.

Ankle Sprains

Eoin March 15, 2016

Managing Lateral Ankle Sprains.

A high majority of people will report a traumatic injury of the ankle at some point in their lifetime, most of which are a result of sport. 75% of injuries at the ankle occur on the lateral (outside) aspect and so, this article will focus on the management of these particular injuries. In the Netherlands, approximately 520,000 people annually report a traumatic injury of the ankle of which 200,000 are a result of sport. Only half of the injuries receive medical attention and 40% develop chronic ankle instability (CAI). Of the people who play sport, 60-90% resume the same level of sporting performance 12 weeks after the injury.

The Stronger Athlete- Strength & Conditioning

Eoin January 20, 2016

The general incidence of lower body injuries in runner ranges from 19.4 to 79.3 percent. The knee is the most commonly injured body part (42%). The most common complaints are achilles tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain syndrome, shin splints, iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, plantar fasciopathy and stress fractures of the foot and tibia.

Top Tips For Beginner Runners.

Eoin January 15, 2016

With the ringing in of a new year comes the commitment to resolutions which usually involve health. Gyms are exceptionally busier in January with the majority of us vowing to get fit this year. Running is a common starting place for most as it is free and requires little to no equipment. However, novice runners have a high injury risk and usually end up in a Physio clinic or quitting! So here is a list of tips to reduce the risk of injury and prolong your new running career.

Hamstring Injuries

Eoin December 10, 2015

Hamstring Injuries.

The hamstring muscles are located on the back of the thigh. They start at the bottom of the pelvis at a place called the ischial tuberosity and continue down the leg, attaching just below the knee. The hamstring muscle unit is made up of three muscles – Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus and Biceps femurs, the latter being the most frequently injured. These muscles contract to extend the leg backwards and bend the knee.

How to Prevent Calf injuries for Runners.

Eoin December 9, 2015

Calf injuries are very common in running and are arguably the most frequent injury. As well as our normal running training, we walk a lot during the day and wear heels/ unsupported footwear which cause increased load in our calves. The extra load on the calf can lead to tightness or a calf tear. A calf tear can have you out of training for anything from 2-12 weeks depending on the type of tear you have.

Follow the simple tips below to prevent yourself from this injury.

What is Tennis Elbow.

Tennis elbow is the common term for a condition caused by overuse of the forearm and wrist muscles which results in elbow pain, particularly to the outside of the elbow.

“I can’t do yoga, I’m not flexible.”

Plantar fasciitis or plantarfasciopathy. What is it and please fix me?

Ankle Sprains

The Stronger Athlete- Strength & Conditioning

Top Tips For Beginner Runners.

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How to Prevent Calf injuries for Runners.

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