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Knee Osteoarthritis: Do I need an operation?

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear-and-tear, is a condition in which the natural cushioning between joints, the cartilage, becomes worn. When this happens, the bones of the joints rub more closely against one another with less of the shock-absorbing benefits of cartilage. The rubbing results in pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased mobility and, sometimes, the formation of bone spurs.

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Peak PhysioKnee Osteoarthritis: Do I need an operation?
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5 Key Elements in Pilates

Starting a pilates class and unsure what to expect? Here at Peak Physio, all our classes are run by a chartered physiotherapist. If you are new to our clinic or pilates, we carry out a Free 15 min ‘Pre-Pilates Screening’. This enables the physiotherapist to provide a baseline and education on pilates before beginning the class.

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Eoin5 Key Elements in Pilates
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Why Does Everyone Keep Telling Me To Do Pilates? Here’s Why!

German-born Joseph Pilates invented the classical pilates method while working to rehabilitate soldiers badly injured in war. He used resistance devices attached to beds to allow bed ridden patients to exercise their muscles. He only wrote one book on his technique before he died. Since the passing of Joseph Pilates, the techniques have been modified and enhanced. The principles have been refined to reflect current understanding of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.

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EoinWhy Does Everyone Keep Telling Me To Do Pilates? Here’s Why!
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How to warm up and the top stretches.

One of the questions I get asked the most is what are the best stretches to do.

Really you consider first the reason for doing the stretching. If its to get ready for an activity such as running or playing a sport you should warm up with dynamic stretching. If you are looking to increase your flexibility, warm down or prevent injury you can opt for static stretching.

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EoinHow to warm up and the top stretches.
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Adventure Racing – Find the Athlete Within!!

Hell and Back, Tough Mudder, Gaelforce West-Some of the many races that are a great way to get fit and have a lot of fun!!!

In the last few years Adventure Racing has really taken off with more and more people entering and more races being scheduled than ever before but are these races for everyone and what is the best way to prepare for them?

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EoinAdventure Racing – Find the Athlete Within!!
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Peak Physio at the World Boxing Championships

Peak Physio’s Eoin Naughton was the Irish Physiotherapist for World Youth Championships held in Sofia in April. Ireland traveled with a strong team and for the first time women were included alongside the men as the event was also a qualifier for the Youth Olympics which will take place this August in China.

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EoinPeak Physio at the World Boxing Championships
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Cycling Do’s and Don’ts

More and more of us nowadays are braving the Dublin roads and donning our cycling gear as a way of commuting as well as a recreational activity. In this month’s blog we want to look at some Do’s and Don’ts of cycling.

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EoinCycling Do’s and Don’ts