Services
Kinesiotaping

The Kinesiotaping method involves taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support, or to prevent over-contraction. Kinesiotaping affects the activation of the neurological system, the body's information processor and the circulatory system. Muscles are not only attributed to the movements of the body, but they also control the circulation of venous and lymph flows and body temperature. Therefore, the failure of the muscles to function properly induces various kinds of symptoms. Thus this form of taping is utilized for increasing lymphatic drainage, reducing edema/swelling, facilitating muscular contraction, and to manage pain.

As stated above, Kinesotaping uses elastic tape rather than the rigid tape traditionally used in sports. The elastic properties of this tape help in many ways:

• Improve contraction of a weakened muscle
• Reduce muscle fatigue and spasm
• Reduce over-stretching and over-contraction of muscles
• Re-educate muscles through sensory feedback
• Lessen edema (swelling) through aiding the lymphatic system
• Minimize post-traumatic or post-surgical bruising through improved circulation
• Relieve pain by activating the natural analgesic system in our skin receptors

Services
Manual Handling Course

Why do the Course?

• Physio Care’s Manual Handling & Patient Handling Course is aimed at meeting the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005
• Employers must provide their employees with the instruction and training necessary to ensure their safety and health
• Back related injuries are a common occurrence in the nursing home industry
• Many of these injuries are as a result of repetitive strains due to incorrect handling techniques

Course Content

• Information on the law relating to manual handling
• Anatomy & biomechanics of the spine and muscles
• Ergonomics, moving & handling risk assessments
• Lifting safety
• Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• Manual handling accidents
• Demonstration and assessment
• Testing
• Exercises for back care

Duration

One Day Course: 10am – 3pm

Accreditation
Full certificate of training is provided on successful completion of the course

Course Location
Atlanta House Nursing Home,
Sidmonton Road,
Bray.

Services
Massage

Hollistic Massage

A massage which relieves accumulated tension, restores flexibility to muscles, offers relief from physical pain and helps you to relax.

Sports Massage

An effective method of preparing muscles for competition and preventing sport injuries

Deep Tissue Massage

A very intensive treatment, it works deeply in to muscle fibers, improves blood circulation and rebalances the nervous system.

Services
Orthotics

What are orthotics?

Orthotics are external applied devices of the body designed to control and correct malalignment of body segments and/or reduce pain or deformity. They are designed to control alignment and function of the foot in order to treat or prevent injury-causing motions such as pronation (rolling-in) and supination (rolling-out). They also act to make activities such as running, walking - even standing - more efficient. They can act to redistribute pressure on the bottom of the foot to relieve pain from excessive pressure.

Belarmine Physical Therapy Clinic’s Customised Orthotic

Belarmine Physical Therapy Clinic provide the highest standard orthotic assessment using the latest and most sophisticated technology. By using the most sophisticated technology available we have taken important steps forward in increasing the accuracy of the Orthotic device and at the same, speed of delivery for our patients. Our orthotic manufacturer is currently the leading orthotic supplier in Europe. They currently provide orthotics to some of the leading podiatrists in Harley Street, London, Chelsea FC, Manchester City FC, English RU, Jamaican track athletes to name a few. Their orthotics are of such standard that they guarantee them for life!! Should there be any wear or tear, they will replace them without charge.

Services
Physical Therapy

About Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a holistic and patient-centred approach focusing on the manual treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Therapists use hands-on techniques to diagnose, prevent or treat underlying conditions and problems that may have arisen due to injury, dysfunction or stress. Because we use a one-to-one approach to treatment, patients can be assured they will receive undivided attention for each treatment.

Consultation

On your first visit a detailed case history will be taken detailing all aspects of your condition. This information will help build a clearer picture as to how the dysfunction occurred. With this information in mind a functional assessment will be carried out with your permission.

Assessment

A functional assessment involves assessing ranges of movement in the body & some specific tests to help isolate the problem area(s). With the information gathered from the history & assessment, your Physical Therapist will explain the findings to you & how they relate to your condition. From here if you wish to proceed, a treatment plan will be designed focusing on the dysfunctional regions.

Treatment

Based upon the functional assessment, a specific treatment plan can now be designed for your condition. As part of the treatment various hands on techniques will be used to help resolve the condition. The number of treatments required will depend on the severity of the condition and the homecare programme.