Top 3 things never to say to an injured friend!
My working day varies between teaching Performance Yoga classes and treating patients in the world of Physiotherapy. To help those recovering from injury here are my top 3 tips on how to chat kindly to your friend going through the recovery process! Don’t say… 1/ How long before you can run again? Even their medical […]
Irish Runner Yearbook 2017. Physio Tips.
The Irish Runner Yearbook 2017 is out now and I was delighted to feature again with my thoughts on a few debatable topics! Should I stretch before a run? What you do before you go out for a run is dependent on what you’ve been doing for a few hours before. If you run first […]
Performance Yoga Workshop Dublin Sat 1st April ’17.
Orla is back to Dublin this April for an exciting Performance Yoga workshop on Sat 1st April 11am-12.30pm. This session is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about how to effectively move and strengthen your body to Perform at your Peak in your Sport. For over a decade Orla has worked as a Chartered […]
Overdoing the commitments much?
Orla Crosse, Sports Physiotherapist and Yoga instructor gives us a reminder to take a step back every now and then and observe our weekly schedule. If you feel overwhelmed or on the verge of no return it’s time to change one small thing to improve your quality of life and continue to be the best […]
Dublin: Performance Yoga Workshop Jan 7th 2017.
In association with Chartered Physiotherapy Led Sports Performance Yoga Workshop Sat Jan 7th 11am, 90 mins, Small group, €30 Get your year off to a strong start Compliment your training Deepen your understanding of what mobility drills works for your body Ideal for runners, cyclists, rugby & Gaa players Email: orla@performanceyoga.ie PH: 087 0977748 /01 4964002 Personal […]
Christmas Charity Yoga Class Clonmel.
It’s that time of year again! Put 6pm Thursday 8th Dec in your diary. An hour of relaxing Yoga suitable for all levels. Join us in Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic Clonmel and please bring your own mat. Donations on the day will be sent to a local Charity or 2 of your choice. So far […]
Limerick Performance Yoga Classes.
Starting WEDS 7th Sept. 6 week course. Instructed by Orla, a practicing Chartered Physiotherapist. Weds 9.30am Embody Fitness Castletroy (above Supervalu) Weds 6.30pm Garryowen RFC Dooradoyle INTRODUCTORY OFFER Drop in rate €15 per class, 6 wk course €60 PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL We are delighted to announce that Chartered Physiotherapist Orla Crosse is starting classes in […]
Why does Yoga Make Everything Feel Better?
Exercise, or any sort of physical activity makes everything feel good. In this fabulous weather, being outdoors, and a little more active than normal, is a recipe for happiness. It’s very rare we come home from a walk, run or gym session and regret going. Even 15-20 minutes of exercise makes me feel like I’ve […]
Recovering from injury? What should be going on in your rehabilitation package.
Rehabilitation Principles for Physiotherapists. There are seven principles of rehabilitation; principles are the foundation upon which rehabilitation is based. Avoid aggravation Timing Compliance Individualization Specific sequencing Intensity Total patient A: Avoid aggravation. It is important not to aggravate the injury during the rehabilitation process. Therapeutic exercise, if administered incorrectly or without good judgment, has the […]
20 min Easy Yoga Sequence
I took a little break from classes recently. Basically taking my own advice of finding balance, listening to my body etc 🙂 One of the things I felt I needed a break from was physically doing yoga poses! During classes and working as a Physio I know I was taking myself to the edge of […]