As running season heads towards it climax, with athletes getting the last few long runs in the legs before the Dublin city marathon on Monday 29th October, many participants are asking their chartered physiotherapist what is the optimal time before a race to have a deep tissue or sports massage? The timing of the pre-race massage needs to be considered carefully. This week’s blog should help you make an informed decision as to the timing of yours.
Get to know Laurel Lodge Physiotherapy founder Alan Moynihan interviewed for this week’s edition of Dublin’s Gazette Newspaper.
Laurel Lodge Physiotherapy founder, Chartered Physiotherapist Alan Moynihan, talks to Dublin’s Gazette Group newspapers about the surge in interest in triathalon and endurance events which is keeping Dublin 15 active…
There is a common misconception amongst athletes and the general population that the muscle soreness experienced in the 24-72 hour period after unaccustomed, new or vigorous exercise - known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) - is caused by a build up of “lactic acid in the legs”. Although the causes of DOMS are not fully understood, we can say with certainty that it has little to do with lactic acid. This week we delve a little into exercise physiology and attempt to dispel this myth.
