Blog - Mid West Physiotherapy

VIDEO | How to Intensify Resistance Training at Home

06 May 2020

In this video, Rachel Allen, Chartered Physiotherapist at Mid West Physiotherapy and Munster Rugby player, teaches you how to intensify […]

Q&A Reflexology in Cancer Care

16 Apr 2020

Sinéad Cleary, reflexologist at Mid West Physiotherapy, Limerick, has put together this evidence-based Q&A regarding reflexology in cancer care – […]

Case Study | Buttock Pain When Sitting

13 Jan 2020

This is a real life case study from our clinic, involving a patient who for many years had experienced […]

Study | Sit-Stand Workstations Benefit Office Workers

17 Oct 2018

Office workers that stand, as well as sit, while working appear to have improved job performance and psychological health, new […]

News | Mental Health is the Theme for World Physiotherapy Day 2018

10 Sep 2018

World Physiotherapy Day 2018 was celebrated on Saturday, 8th September, and the focus for this year’s event is mental health. […]

Advice | Back Pain Facts

30 Jul 2018

There are many myths about back pain, some of which are harmless, but many of which can and do cause […]

News | “Love Activity, Hate Exercise” Campaign Video

11 Jul 2018

We recently came across a campaign by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the UK called “Love Activity, Hate Exercise?”, […]

Benefits of Exercise for Low Back Pain

06 Sep 2016

In last week’s Irish Independent Health and Living supplement (29.08.2016), Chartered Physiotherapist at Mid West Physiotherapy, Dr. Mary O’Keeffe, co-wrote […]

Improve Your Sleep Quality

15 Oct 2015

Sleep, like diet and exercise, is closely linked to health and well-being. Sleep quality and duration affect a person’s health […]

The Benefits of Exercise

06 Sep 2015

Many people with pain are afraid of exercise and avoid it as they think it may cause them more problems; […]

Managing “Flare-ups” of Pain

20 Jul 2015

Tips for people with long-term chronic pain issues Remember pain does not equal harm and can be caused by lots […]

Hamstring Injuries

09 Jul 2014

One of the most common injuries that occur to the sporting population is the dreaded hamstring injury. It has become […]

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