Grainne Donnelly – Absolute Physio

Postpartum exercise can have many benefits – here’s how to do it safely

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 20th May 2023.

The Conversation Returning to exercise after having a baby has many health benefits, including reducing symptoms of postpartum depression and improving fitness. But many women aren’t sure how to return to exercise safely after having a baby.&#...

#diastasisrevolution; it’s about time I did an update

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 17th July 2022.

Most people following me will already know that July is diastasis awareness month (#diastasisawarenessmonth). During this time, health and fitness professionals around the globe share information, education and public health promotion about diastasis....

AMSSM…a conference too good not to blog

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 15th April 2022.

If you have been following me, you will know that I have just arrived home from Austin, Texas in the USA where I was speaking at the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine’s (AMSSM) annual conference. I was honoured to be invited to attend...

Nature is Nurture – the under utilised health benefits of ‘Shinrin-yoku’

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 4th November 2021.

When is the last time you spent time….I mean actual time…amongst nature. The practice of forest bathing, or “Shinrin-yoku” originates from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan2 and involves a visit to...

A time for change

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 22nd October 2021.

I think we can all agree that the last 18 months have been an experience like never before. A global pandemic, lockdown, home-schooling, new ways of working, new ways of socialising and much much more. We have all experienced growth and changed our...

Diastasis rectus abdominis…so what exactly are we measuring???

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 23rd September 2021.

We need a LOT more research to understand diastasis. For an overview of how the research informs our current understanding…check out my previous 2 blogs “The deal with diastasis” and “Diastasis doesn’t need to be disastrous”...

Diastasis doesn’t need to be disastrous!

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 31st January 2020.

Last year I lead a week long campaign for Pelvicroar, a UK pelvic health campaign group. Within that campaign I wrote a blog which I am only getting round to putting onto my own website now…..!! Diastasis Recti is the medical term given...

My post-natal body & I – an ABSOLUTE account

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 25th October 2017.

I decided to do it…..! I have contemplated long and hard about whether to put myself out there like this, out there into the unknown of the social media realm. However the constant subjection to unrealistic expectations that women face...

The deal with diastasis…

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 12th April 2017.

Diastasis Recti is a topic that seemed bang on trend a year or two ago. Since then, while recognition has certainly increased surrounding it, health trends have somewhat evolved and progressed and moved on to the next big culprit affecting...

Fermanagh Herald Business Awards 2016

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 20th October 2016.

We were delighted and humbled to be anonymously nominated (thank you to those responsible) for the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards 2016. Patrick was nominated for “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” and as a team ABSolute.Physio was nominated...

Physio for Prostate issues?! ABSolutely!!!

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 3rd October 2016.

2016 has been an inspiring year for further developing and expanding my knowledge and skills within the speciality of Pelvic Health. Who would have thought Maternity Leave could be so productive. Today’s blog will concentrate on my growth within...

Putting an end to FGM

Written by Grainne Donnelly on 1st August 2016.

Given the recent shocking figures released from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) stating that between April 2015 and March 2016 there were 5,702 new cases of FGM in England, I decided to dedicate my latest...

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