Back & Neck
A Patient Guide to Core Strengthening
A Patient Guide to Core Strengthening Frank Gilroy- Consultant Physiotherapist Stephen Reid- Student Physiotherpist Antatomy of the core The Core is made up of a group of muscles; Transverse Abdominis, Rectus Abdominis, External Abdominal Oblique and Internal Abdominal Oblique – which can be seen in the diagram below. These core muscles are vital in helping…
Read MoreAlexander technique or exercise for treatment of back pain
The treatment of chronic back pain remains challenging. Up to 70% of the population will experience back pain at some stage but only about 7% have symptoms for more than two weeks and only 1% require long term treatment (Devereaux et al. Med Clin North Am 2003; 87: 643-662). The biggest single problem is that…
Read MoreSlumping Sid’s Sore Back (Story for Children with Postural Back Pain)
Slumping Sid was sitting on the couch watching his favourite DVD. Suddenly he screamed out, “My back is sore!” His mother heard Sid scream and came running into the TV room.“Sid!”, she shouted. “What is wrong with you?”“My back is sore” replied Sid.“What were you doing?” asked mum.”Nothing, I was just sitting watching the telly”…
Read MoreExercises to Improve Spinal Posture
This guide was created by:FRANK GILROY– Senior Physiotherapist MSc MCSPKELSEY BRETHOUR– MSc Physiotherapist Student ANATOMY The thoracic spine’s main function is to support the rib cage and protect our heart and lungs. Mobility in our thoracic spine allows us to extend our rib cage in order to lift our arms overhead and to rotate our…
Read MorePosture Advice & Exercises
This video contains advice and exercises for posture which can be applied to your day to day life.
Read MorePosture advice and exercises
This video contains advice and exercises for posture which can be applied to your day to day life. Click here to view the video on the Frank Gilroy Physiotherapy youtube channel.
Read MoreExercises to improve spinal posture
FRANK GILROY– Senior Physiotherapist MSc MCSPKELSEY BRETHOUR– MSc Physiotherapist Student ANATOMY The thoracic spine’s main function is to support the rib cage and protect our heart and lungs. Mobility in our thoracic spine allows us to extend our rib cage in order to lift our arms overhead and to rotate our trunk during movements such as…
Read MoreSlumping Sid Story (For Children With Postural Back Pain)
Slumping Sid was sitting on the couch watching his favourite DVD. Suddenly he screamed out, “My back is sore!” His mother heard Sid scream and came running into the TV room. “Sid!”, she shouted. “What is wrong with you?” “My back is sore” replied Sid. “What were you doing?” asked mum.” Nothing, I was just…
Read MoreAlexander technique or exercise for treatment of back pain
Alexander technique or exercise for treatment of back pain 20th Feb 2009 The treatment of chronic back pain remains challenging. Up to 70% of the population will experience back pain at some stage but only about 7% have symptoms for more than two weeks and only 1% require long term treatment (Devereaux et al. Med…
Read MoreCore Strengthening
A Patient Guide to Core Strengthening Frank Gilroy- Consultant Physiotherapist Stephen Reid- Student Physiotherpist Antatomy of the core The Core is made up of a group of muscles; Transverse Abdominis, Rectus Abdominis, External Abdominal Oblique and Internal Abdominal Oblique – which can be seen in the diagram below. These core muscles are vital in helping…
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