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PHYSIOTHERAPY

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.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

  2. WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY: • Healthcare profession – science foundation • Work with people to promote their health • Helps to restore movement and function post injury

  3. What Physiotherapists Do: • Improve physical problems using their knowledge and skills • TREAT: • Neuromuscular • Musculoskeletal • Cardio-respiratory

  4. 3 CORE AREAS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY: • Respiratory (Heart & lungs): • (Chest – asthma, COPD, emphysema) • Clear secretions / airways • Pulmonary Rehab (Exercise)

  5. 3 CORE AREAS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY: • Neurology (Brain & Nerves): • (MS, Stroke, head injury) • Retrain walking / movements • Help patients get life back together

  6. 3 CORE AREAS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY: • Musculoskeletal: • Injury rehab • Any joint / bone / muscle / nerve /ligament /cartilage

  7. How I became a Physiotherapist: • A-Levels: (Recommend Science based) • BSc Hons Coventry University • Junior Rotations

  8. My employment progression: • Head Physiotherapist: • Football / Gaelic • Private Clinic • CPD – MSc

  9. My Daily Routine: • (A) CLINIC: 30-45 minute sessions 10-14 patients daily Wide range of injuries Assessment / treatment / rehabilitation

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

  11. Treatment: • Manual Therapy • Electrotherapy / machinery • Massage • Stretching / Strength Exercise

  12. Match Day Routine: • Prepare equipment needed – ice/strapping's/tape… • All strapping’s 1st– mainly ankles/wrist/shoulder • Pre-game massage • Help with warm-up

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Progression and development as a Physiotherapist: • NHS – Band / Grade system • Private Clinic – • Sport / women's health / pediatrics / occupational health . .

  16. 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)

  17. QUESTIONS ?

  18. Further Information: • http://www.csp.org.uk/director/public/careeropportunities.cfm • http://www.csp.org • http://www.thephysiotherapyroom.com

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