A new website, developed by Dr. Karen McCreesh and Louise Larkin from the Department of Clinical Therapies at the University of Limerick, along with a group of physiotherapy clinicians (the Shoulder Community of Practice), aims to bridge the gap between research and...
Forward Head Posture is a postural problem whereby the head/neck is too far forward. It can cause a number of problems. Musculoskeletal problems: The effects of forward head and neck postures are long-term. These effects may result in muscle strain, disc problems,...
Sitting at your computer with poor posture for long hours can create injuries to the spine. A stressful job and bad sitting habits can easily provoke slouching. This is characterised by rounded shoulders, head in a forward position, and a bent spine. The ligaments,...
What causes lymphoedema? Every day our arms and leg swell up and return to their normal size constantly. The fluid balance on our limbs is cleverly maintained by our lymphatic system. Lymph vessels are shaped like veins and run up our arms and legs beside our veins,...
What is it? Your lateral ligaments are the ligaments on the outside of your ankle – most commonly the ones injured if you “sprain”, “twist” or “roll” your ankle. How is it injured? Injury occurs when you roll over or twist the ankle inwards. It can occur from...
