Pain & Stiffness From Driving Is Common

Lots of  us who spend time in the car get stiffness and pain with driving. Does this sound like you?

If so, there are simple, quick solutions that if you can get right, can really make a difference.

 

 

Setting Up Your Car Seat

Remember how your car seat is set up can make the difference between comfort and discomfort! See the  simple guide to setting up your  seat below.

 

 

Take Breaks On Long Trips

On long drives, taking regular breaks to keep limber. This can be as simple as the walk in and out of the petrol station to loosen out.  The limbering exercises can be a big help!!

 

 

If You Keep Getting Problems, Get Help.

Don’t ignore constant pains and aches, talk to your Chartered Physiotherapist or GP.

 

 

 

 

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An online treatment session, also known as a Telehealth consultation, is a great way interact with our Chartered Physiotherapists, Chiropodists or Podiatrists. We use Zoom for our online sessions. It’s a powerful tool: safe, secure, super easy to use and best of all it’s free for you to use! If you are new to Zoom, here are the simple steps to follow to get yourself ready.

 

 

 

 

Using Zoom On A Desktop Computer

 

Step 1

Find the link that you have been sent by us. It will look like this:

 

Total Care Physio is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Zoom Meeting

Time: Apr 14, 2020 08:00 AM Dublin

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/12345678910abcdefghij

Meeting ID: 123 456 789

Password: 0123456

 

Step 2

If you are not taken straight to the Zoom app then add the meeting ID to the box.

 

Step 3

If you have never used Zoom before then you will be prompted to download and run Zoom. Click on this link.

If you have the app installed, then you will be given a message “Do you want to allow this page to open zoom.us ?”. Select allow.

 

Step 4

Allow Zoom to be installed or opened and wait for your host to begin the session. Make sure that you have selected the ‘join with video’ and join with audio.

 

Using on a Mobile Device

 

Step 1

Begin by downloading the Zoom App. You will get a link to this when you get your booking appointment confirmation email from us.

 

Step 2

You will get an email invitation for your Zoom session. It will look like this:

 

Total Care Physio is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Test Zoom Meeting

Time: Apr 14, 2020 08:00 AM Dublin

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/1234567?

Meeting ID: 123 456 789

Password: 0123456

 

 

Step 3

Open your App and click on the ‘Join a Meeting’ button

 

Step 4

Enter the meeting ID from Step 2 and click ‘Join’

Before you do so make sure that you have selected the check boxes regarding audio and video un-selected

 

Enjoy and if you need us we are here to help on 061 530 030, or info@totalcarephysio.ie

 

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To protect your health, our clinics are currently closed to the public while social distancing measures remain in place.

We have a great tele-health service to support you  in the meantime.

This is a 2 way video call with your therapist from the comfort of your own home. You get  all the supports you would get from us normally:

• Dedicated one to one support
• A clear plan to get you back on track
• Top tips for what you can do to help your condition
• Guided exercise and a personalised program

You can book online now at:  https://total-care-physio.selectandbook.com/ 

Given these unprecedented times, we are charging a discounted rate until 29th March 2020:

 

• Chartered Physiotherapy Tele- health Consult: €45

• Chiropody & Podiatry Tele-health Consult: €25

 

If you have any queries, please contact us on 061 530 030 or info@totalcarephysio.ie 

 

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Important Patient Information Regarding Covid-19

 

The health and safety of our staff and patients is at the forefront of our care. 

 

We follow the Health Protection Surveillance Centre  advisories so if you are concerned that any of the following factors apply to you, please ring us before you come in and we will advise you how to proceed:

 

• recent travel to places with presumed ongoing community transmission to COVID-19
• recent contact with anyone with confirmed COVID-19
• recent work  or visits to a healthcare facility where patients with confirmed COVID-19 were being treated

• If you  have any of the following symptoms – fever, cough, shortness of breath or any other features of an upper respiratory tract infection such as nasal discharge or frequent sneezing.

 

We are also asking all patients to wash their hands in the sink provided in reception  when entering and leaving the clinic. Thank you for your cooperation.

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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 the foundation for the body and ensures that pressure, when we are walking and standing, is evenly distributed along the sole of the foot.

 

Are Flat Feet Normal In Children?

Flat feet in toddlers and children is very common.

Firstly, children are born without arches in their feet. The foot is made up of cartilage and a fat pad is present along the sole of the foot until the age of five years. This fat pad helps the foot while the bones are developing.

At the age of five or six, as children grow and walk, the soft tissues start to tighten, the bones start to harden and fuse together and this gradually shapes the arches of the feet. By the age of eight, the arches should be fully developed.

In some cases, children never develop an arch. This can be a normal variant, i.e some people simply have flatter feet than others. It often is nothing to be concerned about and does not mean your child will be prone to problems with their feet later in life. It is very much an inherited condition and generally does not cause pain.

 

When To Get Help

If your child is complaining of pain in their feet or are having difficulty performing certain activities, this may be a sign of a more serious problem. If this is the case, we would strongly recommend that you get your child’s feet evaluated by a specialist Podiatrist. Our specialist podiatrists in Limerick and Tralee are here to help if you have any queries.

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