PHYSIOTHERAPY
Michael Hegarty MISCP MCSP BSc
Chartered Physiotherapist
PgDip Sports & Exercise Medicine
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY:
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Healthcare profession
– science foundation
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Work with people to
promote their health
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Helps to restore
movement and
function post injury
What Physiotherapists Do:
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Improve physical
problems using their
knowledge and skills
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TREAT:
Neuromuscular
Musculoskeletal
Cardio-respiratory
1.
2.
3.
3 CORE AREAS IN
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
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Respiratory (Heart &
lungs):
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(Chest – asthma,
COPD, emphysema)
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Clear secretions /
airways
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Pulmonary Rehab
(Exercise)
3 CORE AREAS IN
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
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Neurology (Brain &
Nerves):
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(MS, Stroke, head injury)
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Retrain walking /
movements
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Help patients get life back
together
3 CORE AREAS IN
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
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Musculoskeletal:
Injury rehab
Any joint / bone /
muscle / nerve
/ligament /cartilage
How I became a Physiotherapist:
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A-Levels:
(Recommend
Science based)
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BSc Hons Coventry
University
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Junior Rotations
My employment progression:
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Head Physiotherapist:
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Football / Gaelic
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Private Clinic
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CPD – MSc
My Daily Routine:
(A) CLINIC:
30-45 minute sessions
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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:
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Manual Therapy
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Electrotherapy /
machinery
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Massage
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Stretching / Strength
Exercise
Match Day Routine:
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Prepare equipment
needed –
ice/strapping's/tape…
All strapping’s 1st –
mainly
ankles/wrist/shoulder
Pre-game massage
Help with warm-up
Match Day Routine:
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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:
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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:
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NHS – Band / Grade
system
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Private Clinic –
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Sport / women's
health / pediatrics /
occupational health . .
Usual Salaries in Physiotherapy:
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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)
QUESTIONS
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Further Information:
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http://www.csp.org.uk/director/public/caree
ropportunities.cfm
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http://www.csp.org
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http://www.thephysiotherapyroom.com