Therapy Clinic
Physiotherapy
What the therapy involves:
A detailed assessment is carried out prior to treatment which may include joint mobilisation techniques, remedial soft tissue massage, electrotherapy such as ultrasound and interferential, biomechanical assessment and casting for orthotics, exercise therapy and postural correction.
The purpose:
Intervention with appropriate physiotherapy promotes healing.To relieve painful conditions such as back and neck pain and sports injuries and to help prevent their recurrence. To assist the rehabilitation of damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. To gain advice and supervision on return to activities.
The benefits:
The relief of pain and other symptoms.
Physiotherapists specialise in enabling you to return to your sport and everyday activities by helping you regain strength, mobility, balance and co-ordination.
By following a prescribed exercise programme, advice and/or the provision of orthotics or other supports if necessary recurrence of the injury can be avoided.
Typical uses:
To gain relief from back and neck pain. To relieve sports injuries such as muscle, ligament or tendon strains or tears. To improve posture and strengthen weak muscles. To help return to sport and everyday activities safely.
SPORTSCO’s own in-house chartered physiotherapist is Colette O’Flynn, M.I.S.C.P., B.Physio[Hons], Lic.Ac., Pilates Instructor. She offers a full range of physiotherapy services. She also offers allied treatments such as acupuncture and pilates instruction.
Restrictions:
Suitable for all ages
Advice:
Bring along any x-ray or test results you may have on your first visit. It may also be helpful to bring old footwear to show pattern of wear in the case of lower limb problems.
Additional Information:
Vouchers available at SPORTSCO reception
phone 6687022 ext 0
Treatments provided by chartered physiotherapists are eligible for partial reimbursement by V.H.I. and BUPA and by schemes provided by the E.S.B. and the Gardai.
Cost of the therapy:
€55 for SPORTSCO members and €60 for non-members.
To make an appointment :
Chartered physiotherapists Colette O'Flynn, Lauren Sinclair, Eva Flunket and Aoife Murphy offer a full range of physiotherapy and sports injury treatments.
Appointments with Lauren, Eva and Aoife are available during the week and can be booked by calling reception on 6687022 ext 0. For appointments with Colette please call her direct on 086 8342525.
