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Turn your cycle to work commute into a workout

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:18:45 +0000

by Peta Bee, Sunday Times You’re on your bike, but how fit is it really making you? We explain how to get a toned body in the saddle

The number of people getting on their bikes is rising. In London alone, crowds pedalling to work have doubled in the past decade. But does cycling regularly make you fit? The distance of the average cycling commute in the UK is 8.7 miles. This could be a good a workout as going to the gym but only if you have the right technique. So, how can you maximise the fitness gains? Tweaks to your cycling style can work muscles harder. Experts recommend not setting gears too high, to avoid expending unnecessary effort, and placing the ball of the foot on the pedal, with toes pointing forwards, while aiming for 60-80 revolutions a minute on flatter surfaces. This will maximise blood flow to the legs.

Special Olympics 2010

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:18:12 +0000

Call for Volunteer Physiotherapists 2010 Special Olympics, Ireland - Limerick, June 9th - 13th Special Olympics Ireland is a year round sports training and competition programme for people with an intellectual disability. The benefits of participation in Special Olympics extend beyond the physical benefits of sport; it’s about team spirit, friendships and fun; it’s about a feeling of belonging and a sense of being part of a community. Special Olympics changes lives in so many different ways, enabling people with an intellectual disability to achieve and win not only in sport but in life too.

Concern over withdrawal of Physiotherapy cover for GAA

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:16:53 +0000

Thursday 25th February 2010 Withdrawal of Physiotherapy cover will have detrimental effect on injury recovery time, return to match fitness and return to work The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) has today voiced their concerns that the recent decision by the GAA to limit Physiotherapy reimbursements as part of its player injury scheme will have a negative effect on player health and welfare. The scheme had, in the view of ISCP, erroneously reimbursed many treatment disciplines under the overarching ‘Physiotherapy’ category, not solely those provided by medically recognised Chartered Physiotherapists.

John Treacy launches “Be Heart Wise, Take Regular Exercise” Campaign

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:15:36 +0000

To help people to start to become more active to improve their heart health, the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) launched their annual Move4Health Campaign, entitled “Be Heart Wise, Take Regular Exercise” on the 29th & 30th May at the National Community Games Finals in Athlone. View article on the ISCP website here.

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Welcome To IONA Physiotherapy

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IONA Physiotherapy was established in Drumcondra in June 2001, and is a partnership between Louise Keating and Ciara Shields. As experienced Chartered Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, we focus on delivering the highest standards in assessment and evidence-based management of people with musculoskeletal disorders. Both Louise and Ciara have Master’s Degrees in Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, Australia. Maintaining a commitment to up to date research-based clinical practice, both are heavily involved in teaching at undergraduate & postgraduate levels, as well as their own continuing professional development through course and conference attendance. The ethos of the practice is to provide patient-centred, evidence-based care while maintaining a lifelong commitment to continuous professional development.

List of groups we have worked with -

Riverdance
Visiting musical theatre productions:
- Chicago - The Point Depot
- Miss Saigon - The Point Depot
Fabulous Beast Dance Company
Dublin Theatre Festival
Aiken Promotions: including tours of Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears, Depeche Mode.
Sheriff St Youth Football Club
‘Big Love’ - Abbey Theatre
‘Celebrity Jigs n Reels’ - Mind the Gap films