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The MaxHealth

The MaxHealth

By MaxPhysio

The MaxHealth podcast is a conversation hosted by Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor Lowry O'Mahony, with the team at MaxPhysio, Amy, Jennifer and Rhiannon and guests with a healthcare background. They will discuss topical medical issues with advice and tips for listeners.

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PRICE (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) - Guiding management of acute soft tissue injuries or hindering recovery?

The MaxHealthJul 04, 2020

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PRICE (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) - Guiding management of acute soft tissue injuries or hindering recovery?

PRICE (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) - Guiding management of acute soft tissue injuries or hindering recovery?

There are many acronyms guiding the management of soft tissue injuries however PRICE is most widely recognised however is it out of date when we look at the research? The British Medical journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine advocates for treating soft tissue injuries with some PEACE and LOVE - Lowry and Rhiannon talk about what this means for acute and sub acute management of injuries.

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Jul 04, 202023:27
Ankle Pain, Ankle Sprain and when does it turn into chronic ankle instability.
Jun 19, 202025:24
Rotator cuff Tendinopathy - one of the main culprits in shoulder pain

Rotator cuff Tendinopathy - one of the main culprits in shoulder pain

Up to 50% of people will suffer one episode of shoulder pain each year - in 75% of cases the rotator cuff can be responsible, but what is it and how can we treat dysfunction there?

May 30, 202022:30
Running and our Body, is it good for us and how much is enough and when is it too much.

Running and our Body, is it good for us and how much is enough and when is it too much.

Running was an essential survival tool for many years, but were does it fit into our modern life stile? Lowry and Rhiannon discuss how running affects our body. 

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May 22, 202018:18
Stretching is thought to play a key role in the prevention and management of injury .. but what does the research say?

Stretching is thought to play a key role in the prevention and management of injury .. but what does the research say?

Have you ever wondered if the time you spend stretching before and after activity is actually creating change in your body? Lowry and Rhiannon look into the evidence behind stretching and its benefits, perceived or otherwise

May 15, 202016:28
Pain on the Brain

Pain on the Brain

Pain is a subjective phenomenon that we all experience differently, but why is that? Lowry and Rhiannon talk with Dr Luke Mercer, pain specialist and anaesthetist, on what pain actually is and how we can treat it.

May 06, 202030:56
The Power Of Breath

The Power Of Breath

Breath is a constant from birth until death with each person taking 20,000 breaths per day. Through injury, illness or stress we can forget how to breathe properly. Lowry and Rhiannon runs through how/why we breathe and how we can harness this to improve our physical and emotional wellbeing. 

May 01, 202030:55
Supplements, Osteoarthritis, and our immune system - how can our diet help

Supplements, Osteoarthritis, and our immune system - how can our diet help

Lowry and Rhiannon talk with Melissa, Registered Dietitian, on our diet, our immune system and how to support it, supplements and osteoarthritis. Some great tips and easy to implement advice on how we can optimally manage our diet.

Apr 24, 202037:43
Hip Pain - What causes it and how to avoid it or manage it.

Hip Pain - What causes it and how to avoid it or manage it.

Lowry and Rhiannon talk about the most common reasons for hip pain and some ways to avoid or manage it from home.

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Apr 17, 202022:51
Safely Self Isolating For The Older Adult

Safely Self Isolating For The Older Adult

Lowry talks with Amy and Rhiannon about the challenges facing the older adult who maybe self isolating due to Covid19. They have suggestions for incorporating exercise into your daily routine in the home, falls prevention strategies and how to get up in the event that someone has a fall.

Mar 27, 202030:56
Healthy Lungs

Healthy Lungs

Lowry, chartered physiotherapist and pilates instructor, talks with the MaxPhysio team of Physiotherapists, Rhiannon, Amy and Jen about our lungs. They will briefly run through how our lungs work, how to aid our lungs in working optimally, how to clear our chest if we have phlegm (this is important if you have an underlying chest condition like Asthma or COPD or a chest infection) and also starting to exercise with a respiratory condition. It also includes some handy tips for increasing lung capacity in kids.

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Mar 19, 202024:13