Metta Physio and Sports Services

08/06/2026

FITNESS FOR PARKINSON'S

The next class in this programme is Balance & Chair Exercise. This class is tailored for People living with Parkinson's. The class will focus on improving balance, fall prevention, fitness, strength & mobility. It is suitable for all levels.

Date: Thursday 18th June
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: Peak Fitness CMX
Cost: €15 (8 week programme)

To book contact Aisling 087-0942883 / 0429755126
or email [email protected]

Monaghan County Council Healthy Monaghan Monaghan Public Participation Network Monaghan Social Prescribing Sport Ireland Carrickmacross Library

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Why do marathon runners get injured?!
Findings from a recent study of over 700 runners

Reference:
Toresdahl et al. (2023) Training patterns associated with injury in New York City Marathon runners in

06/06/2026

Nobody said early ACL rehab was glamorous. But done right? It's everything.

Tell me your favourite unglamorous ACL exercise in the comments 👇

Mine's obviously the isometric knee extension with a belt 🤣

Free 12 week ACL guide at The ACL Hub - link here: https://open.substack.com/pub/mickhughesphysio/p/3-months-post-op-aclr-rehab-guide?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5g0ytt

29/05/2026

New carpal tunnel syndrome guidelines are out, and it's the first major update in 7 years.

The 2026 APTA Orthopedics clinical practice guidelines bring changes to assessment, outcome measures and intervention, including new recommendations on shockwave therapy, kinesiology taping and psychosocial factors that weren't covered before.

Here we have pulled together the key changes and what they mean for practice. Well worth a read if CTS comes up regularly in your work.

🔗 https://members.physio-pedia.com/members-news/updated-guidance-on-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-what-the-2026-clinical-practice-guidelines-mean-for-your-practice/

14/05/2026

Scotstown GAA would like to wish the Monaghan Men and Ladies the very best of luck this weekend as they both compete in Ulster Finals!

We are especially proud to cheer on our own Casey Treanor, Éabha Sherry, Rory Beggan, Ryan O'Toole, Michéal McCarville, Conor McCarthy, Max Maguire and Jack McCarron as they pull on the Monaghan jersey and represent Scotstown on the Ulster stage 🔵⚪

The whole Parish & community is behind you.

Ádh mór!

Special thanks and credit to Laura Treanor and Lavery Photos & Video for capturing this photo.

27/04/2026

The knee gets all the attention after an ACL injury…

But sometimes the most important red flag is sitting one segment lower.

The calf.

Over the last little while, I’ve seen multiple confirmed DVTs in patients with recent lower-limb injuries, immobilisation, and reduced weight-bearing.

All of them were subtle and not the dramatic textbook red, hot & swollen version we were all taught.

That’s why I put together this simple infographic: 5 warning signs clinicians shouldn’t ignore.

A few big reminders:
* DVT is not just a post-op problem
* Calf symptoms can be quiet and easy to dismiss -
a “tight calf” in an under-loaded leg deserves proper thought
* Better a negative scan than a missed DVT

I go into this in much more detail in my latest Mick’s Rehab Room blog on The ACL Hub.

Read the full blog via the link in bio.

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19/04/2026

04/02/2026

Some handiwork from the weekend

29/01/2026

One of the longest but best years of my life so far! Thank you to all who have helped especially my family. Those hugs were definitely needed along the way. 🥰🥰🥰