Exercise and Overuse injuries.
It’s summer time and the weather is perfect for putting a pair of runners on and getting out there! Excuses are out. This change of season brings about a desire to feel bright, light and full energy. What better way to tap into our own natural energy reserve than with some outdoors exercise. Everyone feels […]
Runners, such a selection!? What’s best?
What runners will I buy to reduce injury risk? A question I am frequently asked by patients. In short, the legs are more important than the runners! Putting time and money into buying a great pair of runners is wasted if you haven’t optimised your running technique. Consider lowering your injury risk from the inside […]
Anti-Inflammatory Foods. Recommendations by Professor Ted Dinan.
The Biology of Stress. A fantastic lecture we had recently towards the end of a Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine in UCC, Cork, Ireland. Lots of info and discussion about the effects of stress on the body – in particular – the gut.. where all the important reactions happen. The phrase ‘Trust your gut’ […]
Clonmel Weekend Yoga Workshop Sat 15th April 12pm.
Following on from two successful Yoga Weekend Workshops in Dublin, Orla is going to hold a 90 minute Sports Performance Yoga workshop on Sat 15th April at 12pm in Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clonmel. What’s a Yoga Workshop!? It is a session ideal for regular yoga goers who are interested in deepening their practice and […]
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 Christmas Competition. Win a Free Course of Yoga in Jan!
We are getting into the festive season here at Performance Yoga! Here’s how you can win free YOGA with our Christmas Competition. The Facebook competition post can be found here; https://www.facebook.com/PerformanceOrla/ Clonmel folk, Share the Facebook competition post and if you had fun with us last year please leave a review on Facebook. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]