PHYSIOTHERAPY

Michael Hegarty MISCP MCSP BSc Chartered Physiotherapist PgDip Sports & Exercise Medicine

WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY:

Healthcare profession science foundation Work with people to promote their health Helps to restore movement and function post injury

What Physiotherapists Do:

Improve physical problems using their knowledge and skills

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TREAT: Neuromuscular Musculoskeletal Cardio-respiratory

3 CORE AREAS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY:

Respiratory (Heart &

lungs):

(Chest asthma, COPD, emphysema) Clear secretions / airways Pulmonary Rehab (Exercise)

3 CORE AREAS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY:

Neurology (Brain &

Nerves):

(MS, Stroke, head injury)

Retrain walking / movements

Help patients get life back together

3 CORE AREAS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY:

Musculoskeletal: Injury rehab

Any joint / bone / muscle / nerve /ligament /cartilage

How I became a Physiotherapist:

A-Levels: (Recommend Science based)

BSc Hons Coventry University Junior Rotations

My employment progression:

Head Physiotherapist: Football / Gaelic Private Clinic CPD MSc

My Daily Routine:
(A) CLINIC: 30-45 minute sessions

10-14 patients daily Wide range of injuries Assessment / treatment / rehabilitation

My Daily Routine:
Notes and Paperwork
Liaise with GP, Podiatrist, Consultant, Surgeon, Family

Treatment:

Manual Therapy Electrotherapy / machinery Massage

Stretching / Strength Exercise

Match Day Routine:

Prepare equipment needed ice/strapping's/tape All strappings 1st mainly ankles/wrist/shoulder Pre-game massage Help with warm-up

Match Day Routine:

Pitch-side cover emergency equipment Half-time ice/stretch/massage Full-time injury assessments/initial treatments Liaise with manager and club Doctor. Warm-down

What makes a good Physio:

Hard Working Patience and understanding of people Sympathetic approach towards the patients, A keen desire to help people live their normal lives Level headed to deal with emergencies in work Team spirit, Good observation power Ability to instil confidence and courage in patients

Progression and development as a Physiotherapist:

NHS Band / Grade system Private Clinic Sport / women's health / pediatrics / occupational health . .

Usual Salaries in Physiotherapy:

Initial physiotherapist salary The National Health Service (NHS) is 19,683 - 25,424. This can rise to 23,458 31,779 for specialist physiotherapists Physiotherapist team managers 28,313 - 37,326 Principal physiotherapists (consultants) earn between 36,112 and 62,402 Professional sport (50,000 200,000)

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Further Information:

http://www.csp.org.uk/director/public/caree ropportunities.cfm

http://www.csp.org
http://www.thephysiotherapyroom.com