Sports Massage for Marathon Runners!
As the Dublin Marathon is quickly approaching, we are seeing a lot of marathon runners on a daily basis here in the Physio Performance clinic. When training for a marathon, there are specific times to get a deep tissue massage if you want to really see the benefits....
Mobility, Recovery, Sleep, Repeat!
At Physio Performance, we completely understand that when you train or participate in sport, there’s always the risk of injury. However, we can help to reduce overuse injuries through proper recovery strategies. It’s important to know how to properly recover so...
Championship Week: How to Nail Your Nutrition
Here at Physio Performance, we treat a lot of GAA players and sports injuries each week, so we completely understand how important the GAA Championship season is! Match week nutrition is a key element when wanting to perform to your best. Carbohydrates are the...
Strength Training for Marathon Runners
Here at Physio Performance, strength training is something we promote daily. In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of a consistent training plan for marathon runners, and this week we are looking at strength training which is a key factor within your...
The Importance of a Training Plan for Marathon Runners
Marathon training can be overwhelming and challenging at the best of times, but here at Physio Performance, we are here to help from beginning to end! A consistent training plan & goal setting are two key elements to a successful marathon. If you’ve decided to run...
4 Marathon Mistakes To Avoid!
Whether you are training for your first marathon, or your second, third or tenth, Physio Performance is here to help you from the initial training stages, right through to the finish line! Our expert therapist Conor is here to help guide you with his his top 4...
Marathon Training? How to Shop For Running Shoes:
One of the most common questions we get asked here at Physio Performance: “What are the best shoes for running?” This is actually a great question that all runners – new and experienced – should ask. And unfortunately, there’s no perfect answer. Finding the right...
Got A Creak In Your Neck?
Have you ever woken up with a sudden severe neck pain? You can’t turn your head? Every neck movement is agony? We completely understand, and you are not alone! Here at Physio Performance Drogheda, we treat a lot of neck injuries on a daily basis. One source of...
Pinched Nerves Don’t Have To Be A ”Pain In Your Neck”!
Neck and nerve pain are common complaints in the clinical setting here at Physio Performance Drogheda. One of the initial goals of clinical assessment is to determine if your pain is coming from local structures in and around shoulder/arm or being referred from the...
Whiplash: The Rehabilitation Stage
Here at Physio Performance we help guide people through the initial stages of Whiplash, right through the rehabilitation phase, through to complete recovery. Our previous blog focused on the early management stages of Whiplash, we now begin to look at the rehab...