Pearse Street Physiotherapy Clinic

06/04/2026

Make sure to get out and support the Dublin Under 19 hurlers as they take on Kilkenny in Nowlan Park in the Leinster League Final this Thursday 🟦

02/04/2026

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Well done to our U19 hurlers, who beat Wexford by 2-16 to 0-12 at UCD this evening in the Revise.ie Leinster League Semi Final 👕👏

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01/04/2026

Great to see Irish boxing doing so well, congrats from Aidan and all at Pearse Physio 🇮🇪🥊

11/03/2026

Always a full circle moment when a patient runs a PB a year on exactly from the date of injury and post surgery, massive congrats Diarmuid your hard work and graft 🏃🏻‍♀️💨🥈

09/03/2026

Endurance runners often report pain on one side, but the source isn’t always where the pain is felt.

In the first video, this high level runner reports right-sided hip pain and stiffness after runs. Looking at his mechanics, there is reduced pelvic control particularly limited contribution from the left glute, contributing to a Trendelenburg pattern during stance.

Rather than only treating the painful side, we focused on 8 weeks of strength & conditioning, targeting left glute strength, control, and load tolerance.

The second video shows the gradual change. Not a complete result yet but definite progress

After consistent rehab, we see better pelvic control, a smoother running cycle, and a more efficient running gait. Just as importantly, the runner reports significant improvement in symptoms after runs.

A key part of rehab is retesting. The only way to know if an intervention works is to reassess movement after the athlete has put in the work.

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03/03/2026

Mid to End stage shoulder rehab

In the video clips above, we’re working in the final phases of shoulder rehabilitation where the focus shifts to preparing the rotator cuff for vulnerable angles and true sport-specific situations.

We’re incorporating:
✔️ High-level proprioceptive training
✔️ Multi-planar movement challenges
✔️ Compromising and unpredictable positions

Sport doesn’t happen in perfect, controlled environments it happens in chaotic, reactive, high-speed situations. These drills force the patient to stabilise, adjust, and produce force in multiple directions and at end range.

Our goal?
To build shoulders that can tolerate the unexpected and to help our patients demonstrate fearless, thoughtless movement when they return to performance.

Because successful rehab isn’t just about being pain-free.
It’s about being fully prepared for the demands of sport.

Proprioception

23/02/2026

Sandra Fernandez

Certified in Pilates Mat from Federacion Espanola de Pilates y Tai Chi in Spain and Advanced Pilates Matwork from National Training Centre in Dublin.

Has taught Pilates at our clinic since 2013. Her work is currently focuses on Pilates for physical therapy clients and Pilates mat.

After 2 years of self-practise, she decided to pursue a career in which she could pass on her passion of Pilates to others. Has experienced first-hand the positive impact that Pilates can have physically and emotionally. Has used the system to combat her own postural problems and is a proof that it works.

22/02/2026

Finally blue skies above us today ☀️ Enjoy it Dublin!

19/02/2026

Congrats to our patient Diarmuid O Donovan who was recently crowned Garda National Champion XC, tremendous grit and hard work put in 🎽🏃🏻‍♀️

15/02/2026

Aidan was the Head Physiotherapist with the Irish Olympic Team from 2010 to 2017. He was Head Physiotherapist at inaugural European Games in Baku 2015 and the London 2012 Games where Ireland had its most successful Olympics in 50 years. Aidan was also selected as physiotherapist with the Irish Olympic Teams for Beijing 2008 and Athens 2004.

Aidan competed internationally for 10 years. He represented Ireland at World and European Championships competing for both Athletics Ireland and Triathlon Ireland.

Aidan graduated from UCD in 1996 and the University of Queensland in 2001.

02/02/2026

Adolescent athletes aren’t just “small adults.” Growth + training stress = unique risk. Here’s what to monitor each week 👇

🏋️ Weekly Training Load • Track total sessions + intensity, not just attendance

Count the hours of organized training per week (a 13 year old should not be going far beyond 13 hours per week)

Watch for sudden spikes (>10–15% jump week to week)

Build in at least 1-2 true recovery days weekly

📏 Peak Height Growth (Growth Spurts)

Measure height monthly (more often during rapid growth phases)

Rapid growth = higher injury risk window

Expect temporary drops in coordination & mobility

A nice rule to apply is letting your child do 1 less session a month if they have grown over 1 cm in the month previous. That session can then be reintroduced if growth has then slowed back down.

⚠️ Don’t Dismiss “Normal” Aches • Persistent soreness ≠ always “just growing pains”

Pain lasting >7 days needs attention

Track patterns: same spot, same drill, same session type

We see concerning tendon and apohyseal injuries often come late to clinic as pain was often being dismissed

✅ Simple Rule:
Growth + Load + Pain signals should always be reviewed together — not in isolation.

19/11/2025

James graduated from University College Cork in 2012 with a B.Ed in Sports Studies and Physical Education. After a few years working both in Ireland and the UK in this field he then pursued a degree a Physiotherapy. In 2018 he then graduated from the BSc Physiotherapy programme at the Royal College of Surgeons

Since graduation James has accumulated extensive experience both in public and private sectors. He completed all core rotations in Saint Vincent's University Hospital (MSK, orthopedic inpatients cardiorespiratory and neuro/stroke rehab).

James has a significant interest in athletic development and sports rehabilitation. In 2023 he completed a postgraduate qualification in Strength and Conditioning from SETU.

He was worked for several years with Old Wesley Rugby Club and De La Salle Rugby club with their Under 20s teams.

Outside of clinic time James enjoys playing Gaelic Football with Naobh Olafs GAA club.