Dip in Musculoskeletal therapy (Manipulative therapy) 1995 from La Trobe University Melbourne. I have an extensive background in musculoskeletal outpatients, neurology and rehabilitation. I find these areas complement each other very well when dealing with a daily case load of cervical (neck) and lumbar (back) problems in my practice. Prior to commencing my own private practice in the 1990's I was employed as a senior physiotherapist in outpatients and was sole in charge at a rehabilitation unit that specialized in treating car accidents, workplace traumas and head injuries. The physiotherapist’s role was to optimize the patient’s abilities to gain the maximum outcome possible – ideally a return to work and independent living. I have been in private practice since 1993 both in Ireland and in Australia were I was involved in providing the physiotherapy for workers compensation insurance schemes. I have always had a special interest in spinal problems especially neck and lumbar pain and this is clearly evident in my CPD Portfolio. I use my specific musculoskeletal training to enhance the hands on treatment I provide to patients using effective evidence based treatments and exercise regimes. Some of the techniques I would incorporate into a treatment might be Mulligan nags and snags, Mckenzie regime, Maitland mobilizations, Travell and Simons trigger point therapy, myofacial release, ME, neuromeningeal butler mobilization, STR, Gwen Jull neck protocols. Another area of particular interest is musculoskeletal imbalance and how injured people can develop compensatory mechanisms leading to secondary problems. My emphasis in treating is not only to identify structural problems and address with appropriate hands on modalities but also to encourage patient compliance with home exercises in order to maintain and further improve their condition and empower the patient with self help.
