Are you returning to sport post ACL surgery? Please base your successful return to sport on the FACT's not what is speculated in the sports news. Read our recent blog below. http://www.excelphysio.ie/returning-acl-surgery-please-dont-listen-present-sports-news-articles-circulating/

With the GAA season upon us, it is very important to continue your strengthening exercises. Decrease in strength is a risk factor for muscle injury. As mentioned in our previous blog http://www.excelphysio.ie/suffer-groin-pain/ The Copenhagen adductor exercise increases adductor strength by 35% during the playing season. This may decrease your risk of an in season adductor injury.

Interested in joining our Reformer Pilates classes? Call us on 065-6864000 and arrange a free introductory class to try it out! Our classes are always instructed by chartered physiotherapists and we offer different levels to cater for everyone.

We are commencing Pregnancy Reformer Pilates on Monday 19th February at 7.30pm. If you are or know anyone that may be interested in attending these classes you can contact us here at the clinic for further details. Tel: 065-6864000 www.excelphysio.ie

In many cases an MRI scan is inevitable, but here are some reasons why you might let your physiotherapist decide whether you should go for a scan or not. http://www.excelphysio.ie/treat-man-not-scan/

22 rep Single Leg Squat Challenge.⬇ knee quality of life 3 years post ACL surgery with <22reps. Accept the Challenge, Challenge yourself, its not easy but you will get there. (Credit: @mickwhughes) Video with a 40cm chair if your finding too difficult increase height of chair.

Have you contacted a chartered physiotherapist after your ACL surgery? It is very important you are tested before returning to play. Reduce that risk. #ACLrehab

Have you recently under gone ACL surgery?? This is something to take note of before returning to sport. Take your time getting strong. #aclrehab

Want to improve your shoulder stability and strength. Why not try our free reformer pilates introduction class. Contact the clinic on 065 686 4000 to book now!!

Do you want improve your sporting performance and reduce injury risk in an enjoyable class? Why not give us a shout to sign up for a free introductory class for Reformer Pilates?

We would like to welcome two new team members to Excel Physiotherapy. Tina and Damien have both qualified from the University of Limerick with physiotherapy honours degrees. Both are passionate chartered physiotherapists and look forward to working at the clinic. For more information on our team members read more on http://www.excelphysio.ie/our-team/

Reformer Pilates is a low impact type of exercise that minimise joint stress and caters for all ages and fitness levels. At Excel Physiotherapy the classes are always instructed by a chartered physiotherapist and with max 6 clients per class, we do our best to look after your individual needs!