Elastic Band Stretch Stretching the ankle allows complete range of movement, increase physical performance and reduce the risk of injury. While in a seated position – stretch out one leg Place an elastic band across arch of one foot Keeping knee straight, pull on elastic band and pull foot up towards your face and
In today’s blog, in-house Chiropodist and Podiatrist, Sarah Kerrane, talks to us about flat feet in children and what to look our for as a parent. What Are Flat Feet? Flat feet, also known as pes planus, is the name given to feet where there is no arch present. The arch is like
In today’s blog, our resident physiotherapist Kevin Hartigan (MISCP) shares with us his favourite exercises to help prevent back pain. Back pain is a very common problem that affects most people at some stage in their life. Back pain can vary from a simple niggle that becomes a nuisance, to life limiting conditions. In fact
In the first of our 2 part mini series on diabetes and its effects on the foot, our inhouse Chiropodist and Podiatrist, Sarah Kerrane MSCPI takes us through what this condition is, and it’s most common effects on the feet. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a long term medical condition that causes high blood sugar
Expert Chartered Physiotherapy, Chiropody & Podiatry in Tralee We are delighted to announce the opening of the Tralee branch of Total Care Physio!! Our new clinic is located in Moyderwell Medical Centre, just across the road from Moyderwell Primary School. Why Moyderwell Medical Centre? Moyderwell is anchored by the excellent, Dr. Bridget O’
Today, our in-house chiropodist & podiatrist, Sarah Kerrane SCPI, talks us through Plantar Fasciitis Home Tips Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel and/or arch pain. Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia band located along the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia is a band of fibrous tissue, like a
Today, our in-house chiropodist & podiatrist, Sarah Kerrane SCPI, talks us through Plantar Fasciitis Home Tips Rest: it is very important to take a period of rest from weight bearing activity to allow the inflammation within the plantar fascia band to reduce. Therefore, avoid long periods of walking, running and standing. Footwear: Wear shoes that cushion
Neck pain is very common. Today, Chartered Physiotherapist, Rob Hanley, takes us through his top 3 stretches to help relieve neck pain. Our Poor Necks Our necks have it tough. We spend our lives in positions that our necks don’t really like; crouched sitting in front of computers, watching TV, driving, bent over browsing
Today, our in-house chiropodist & podiatrist, Sarah Kerrane SCPI, Talks us through her top tips on how to recognise a verruca and how to get rid of it. What is a Verucca? A verruca is another name for a plantar wart, caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Verrucas are a type of wart that affect