Is Physiotherapy for Me?

Physiotherapists / Physical Therapists assess and analyse the effect of illness, disability, injury and inactivity on your functional ability. This may be as
a result of conditions ranging from respiratory and cardiovascular to orthopaedic or neurological in nature. He / she will then design a treatment
programme specifically for you based on your aims and goals and functional ability levels. Progress is regularly reviewed and treatment programmes are
modified to help you achieve the best outcome possible.

 Physiotherapy - Tummy Time with Your Baby

Tummy Time is an important activity to promote a baby's development and should become part of each baby's daily routine.

 Physiotherapy & Back Care for Children

Children, like adults can suffer from back pain.  School bags and heavy books are a cause for concern for many parents and children. 

 Physiotherapy and Children

Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists work in many different settings e.g. hospitals, clinics, special schools, primary care teams, educational and developmental centres and the child's own home.  Treatment given by the Physiotherapist, is based on an accurate assessment of the child followed by an individual treatment programme. 

 Healthy Eating Tips Information Leaflet Page 1

 Healthy Eating Tips Information Leaflet Page 2

Eat Well, Play Well and be Fit! : If the amount of energy (food) that you take into your body is greater than the amount used (through activity) an imbalance occurs which can lead to weight-gain.   Although everybody is a different shape and size, being unfit or overweight can cause health problems for your heart, lungs and points and can also make you unhappy. 

 Physiotherapy Sports Injury & Recovery

Most sports injuries can be effectively treated or prevented by your Chartered Physiotherapist, enabling you to return to your sport as soon as possible. Many Chartered Physiotherapists have additional postgraduate qualifications in the sports medicine field.

 Physiotherapy & Fitness

Fitness means having enough energy all the time to do what you want to do.  Your Chartered Physiotherapist can help you to choose the right activity to suit your needs, prescribe exercises to strenghten your weak areas and plan your exercise routine. 

 Physiotherapy & Care of Your Neck

Neck pain is a very common occurence affecting 10-15% of the population at any one point in time.  Physiotherapy including exercise and manipulation / mobilisation techniques has been shown to be effective in aiding recovery.

 Physiotherapy and the Workplace

Chartered Physiotherapists are trained specialists in the study of human movement. Physiotherapists working in the field of Occupational Health & Safety have additional expertise in human movement at work, its effect on the musculoskeletal system and with disorders attributed to the physical working environment.

 Physiotherapy and Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the use of fine needles at specific points on the body surface to restore and maintain health. It is part of a system of medicine that has been practised in China for several thousand years which includes herbal medicine, dietary therapy and manipulation. Chartered Physiotherapists are health professionals allied to the medical profession and carry university qualifications. Acupuncture training is taken at post-graduate level leading to a Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic.Ac.)

 A Healthy Bladder with Physiotherapy Part 1
 A Healthy Bladder with Physiotherapy Part 2

One in three women will experience bladder problems at some time in their lives

 Chartered Physiotherapy in Women’s Health and Continence Leaflet Part 1
 Chartered Physiotherapy in Women’s Health and Continence Leaflet Part 2

Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health and Continence (CPWHC) is a recognised Clinical Interest Group within the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP).

CPWHC is concerned with all aspects of Physiotherapy relating to women's health, but also treat men and children who present to them with issues of bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction. 

 Physiotherapy and Women's Health

Chartered Physiotherapists help women throughout their lives, such as during their adolescent years, their childbearing years, menopausal years and for later in life.

 Physiotherapy and your Heart and Lungs

Heart and lung problems occur in all age groups for a variety of different reasons.  Many of these problems can benefit from the advice of a Chartered Physiotherapist.

 Bone Health & Physiotherapy Leaflet Page 1

 Bone Health & Physiotherapy Leaflet Page 2

 Timely Physiotherapy intervention will substantially reduce the impact Osteopenia / Osteoporosis and the consequences of low-trauma / fragility fractures in all age-groups.

 Marathon Information Leaflet

The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) is providing the following information to assist you in preparing for race day and to advise you on post race recovery and injury prevention.

ISCP Move4Health 2009 Campaign: "Eat Smart, Move More!"

Eat Smart, Move More! guides parents through tips to make simple practical changes to a child's diet and activity levels through a sensitive family-based approach. The booklet outlines tips for exercise and a balanced, healthy diet for all children in order to promote good health both now and in later life. To download the ESMM Information Booklet click here:

 Eat Smart Move More! Information Booklet

Further information can be viewed on www.eatsmartmovemore.ie