Rebalanced

In this episode of the podcast I discuss overuse injuries. Overuse injuries are extremely common in endurance and field sports (e.g. tendinopathies, stress fractures). In general there are specific patterns & stages to how these injuries develop.

Understanding these patterns give you the chance to reduce your risk of injury in future.

I discuss what an overuse injury is, common types, risk factors, the stages & patterns as well as how to manage and improve them.

This episode is jam packed with practical information and will be one to refer back to in future.

In this episode of the podcast I discuss flat feet or fallen arches. Fallen arches, flat feet or over pronation are all names given to a foot that has collapsed on the inside arch.

Many attribute this to being the cause of their knee, hip, back or even shoulder pain in some instances, as they feel the mechanical "kink" in the chain has resulted in problems further up.

In this episode of the podcast I discuss why they are an issue, do you need to worry about it, what not to do with them as well as how to work on them.

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to sit down & chat with one of my closest friends Eoin Dobbin (@eoindobbincoaching) to discuss all things travel, routine and getting a better understanding of oneself in different environments.

This is our second episode of the free run podcast where we just sit down & chat. Definitely one of my favourite forms of podcast and love doing them with this man.

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome Gary O'Daly (@Gaz_Gaelic_Guide) onto the podcast to sit back & talk about stories from playing GAA, his involvement in TG4's underdogs series, in-season & off-season training to injury prevention & rehab.

Gary is a personal trainer with a focus around GAA training. He brought a great energy & good stories to the podcast, speaking on previous experiences, lessons learned in GAA & regrets.

In this episode of the podcast we take a look at if & how the language you use may be affecting your health & wellbeing. Language & beliefs are two common topics I speak about with all of my clients.

If you become more aware of how you speak to yourself & others about your body, many times you'll notice a negative connotation, especially after injury.

We explore why language is important in a rehab setting, main issues commonly seen as well as what is the solution.

In this episode of the podcast we look at fixing lower back tightness. This has to be the most common complaint I hear from people, clients or otherwise.

I wanted to give a different perspective in this episode so I decided to look at it from a few different angles as to why different people may struggle with this common issue.

We explore why so many struggle with this back tightness, why back pain has become such an issue in society today, how beliefs play such a pivotal role as well as what you can do to improve it.

In this episode of the podcast I discuss managing osteoarthritis (OA). OA is a common condition suffered by many today. It's more common as we age, however it can be managed effectively if the right course is taken.

I explore common problems people with OA struggle with, as well as lifestyle factors that increase risk as well as exacerbate symptoms. I also discuss how to manage OA to reduce wear & tear, promote circulation in the joint and improve pain.

In this episode of the podcast I discuss getting back into sport after being out for a while due to injury or a hiatus. The fear of returning to sport can be overwhelming for some. So much so that many never really get back doing what they love due to a lack of confidence, or fear of reinjury.

In this episode of the podcast I give you an insight into what you need to focus on when returning to sport, the main issues & limiting beliefs I see with clients when getting back as well as how to overcome them.

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the off-season. Many struggle with off season training & activities as there is less structure, commitment & goals to their lifestyle. However, it is a time where big gains can be made if you take the time to do so.

I discuss why an off season is an important time of the year for an athlete. I explore some of the problems I often see with off season scheduling & training, as well as speaking on what you can focus on this off season to give yourself the best chance to perform & stay injury free in your next season.

In this episode of the podcast I explore different ideas behind holistic health. When looking at health I feel we get stuck thinking about just physical & mental health. As nothing in the body works in isolation, to really get a better understanding of health we must also asses our environment.

I discuss what a holistic approach includes, how to start looking at your health holistically as well as simple tips to improve health overall.