Limerick Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy consistently brings relief to painful conditions and sport’s injuries.

Treatment is successful treating acute injuries/painful episodes and also when treating chronic long-standing and stubborn conditions.

On your first consultation we will take your full case history and also assess your painful condition/injury. Once we have identified the root-cause of your painful condition or injury we will address this by treating the appropriate area. Your treatment is typically carried out through light clothing and is a hands-on approach. Your treatment involves applying pressure to muscles that have been identified as being dysfunctional in order to restore your musculature to a healthy state.  The pressure applied can range from light to deep pressure. However, patient comfort is paramount and the amount of pressure used is determined by your age and the body-type. For example, the pressure used on an elderly client would be much lighter than the pressure used on a strong rugby player in his twenties. In addition, some light work may also be done on your joints if necessary. You may also be given some home-exercises/home-care advice to help your recovery.

Typical improvements that you will notice are:

• Reduced or eliminated pain
• Improved or restored full range of movement
• Daily activities that you were restricted in or previously unable to do are much easier to do.

“I have attended the Pain Relief Clinic with a number of injuries over the last few years. Tony gives great attention to detail and I have always felt the benefits immediately. I am very happy with the results and have recommended Tony to many people. Thanks”
Mr. D O’Brien, St. Patrick’s Road, Limerick.

The Pain Relief Clinic is located above O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy in O’Connell Avenue in Limerick City with convenient street parking outside. You can choose between morning, afternoon and evening appointments.

Hi, my name is Tony Phelan & I’m a Registered Physical Therapist. I travel to the United States annually for update courses ensuring that you benefit from some of the best physical therapy treatments available in the world today in our Limerick clinic.

Your treatment is also covered by VHI, Quinn Healthcare (BUPA) and Hibernian Health Aviva (VIVAS). Your treatment also qualifies for MED-1 refund.

Take the first step towards resolving your painful condition/injury by calling us today to schedule your appointment in Limerick on (061)467940 or (087)6250992. We look forward to hearing from you and I hope that you enjoy the article.

Regards,
Tony.

A Guide to Physical Therapy: Limerick Pain Relief Clinic Article

Your Physical Therapist will typically work in private practice treating sport’s injuries and painful conditions.

What Techniques are used by a Physical Therapist? Limerick Pain Relief Clinic Article

Your physical therapist will typically focus on more hands-on techniques to restore range of motion and resolve painful conditions. Your physical therapist may use range of motion testing and orthopaedic testing to get a more accurate picture of your dysfunctions.

Physical Therapy Assessment #1: Range of Motion Testing:
If a joint is causing problems, your physical therapist may do a range of motion assessment on it. This involves you attempting to move the joint in all the directions that it moves. If you encounter some pain or restriction in trying to do this, it will help to identify the nature of your dysfunction and consequently it will form the basis of what treatment is required for your rehabilitation.

Physical Therapy Assessment #2: Orthopaedic Testing:
There are also a number of physical tests that can be undertaken to rule-in or rule-out specific conditions. For example, your physical therapist may use tests for cruciate ligament injuries in your knees and also for herniated discs in your lower back.
Once your treatment plan has been devised, techniques such as those listed below would be used to rehabilitate you.

Physical Therapy Treatment #1: Deep Tissue Massage
If your physical therapist has identified a problem in your musculature, deep tissue massage may be done on the area to facilitate your rehabilitation. This will restore your correct muscle tone and also increase circulation in order to help removal of built up toxins in your muscles.

Physical Therapy Treatment #2: Joint Mobilisations
If your physical therapist has identified a dysfunctional joint, a joint mobilisation may be performed on you. This typically involves your physical therapist moving your joint in a way that restores the full movement and also the quality of your joints movement.

Limerick Pain Relief Clinic Article: What can I expect from a Physical Therapist’s Treatment?

Your treatment approach can vary from one physical therapist to the next. As a general rule your physical therapists approach will consist of a variety of hands-on techniques designed to resolve your painful condition and restore full movement.