What is Arthritis?Arthritis is a common condition that causes inflammation of one or more joints and typically results in pain. It currently affects up to 15% of the Irish population and can affect people of all ages. Causes of ArthritisThere are two main types of...
Tennis Elbow – Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
What is Tennis Elbow?"Tennis Elbow is an ‘overloading’ issue. Movement is essential for it, but the poison is in the dose!"Tennis Elbow is a specific kind of injury commonly referred to as tendinopathy. Tendinopathy is an injury where a tendon is repeatedly strained...
Exercise & The Older Adult
What is the Older Adult? Have you ever heard the term geriatric or elderly? These terms commonly refer to people over the age of 65 and carry the unfair weight of the term ‘unfit’. At mybod, we like to refer to this cohort of people as older adults and believe...
The Pelvic Floor
The common misconception is that physiotherapy can’t help with the pelvic floor or pelvic health issues and that they’re a normal part of life when it's the exact opposite! The term ‘pelvic health’ describes a potential dysfunction within the organs and systems that...
Why you don't need to "fix" your Posture
What is Posture?Posture is typically defined as the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing still or lying down. Even if you're at rest, different parts of your body need to work to maintain stability. The word "Posture" is derived...
How do I claim Physiotherapy on my Health Insurance?
Firstly, you need to check your Health Insurance Policy to see what level of Physiotherapy Cover you have. Your Policy Name should be on any regular correspondence you get from your Insurer, like an Invoice. If you’re unsure, you can log into your Customer Account...