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- Core stability training- Soft tissue/myofascial/trigger point release- Use of traction- Designing home exercise programme, use of Physio ToolsOutcome measures used -- Goniometry- Jamar Hand Dynamometer- Visual Analogue Pain Scale- Rowland-Morris Disability Questionnaire- Falls Risk Assessment Tool- Berg Balance Scale- Rivermead Mobility Index- Various Post Surgery Protocols e.g. ACL reconstructionOther activities may be available -- Assessment and treatment at Falls programme- Assisting at Back Class- Observe acupuncture- Observe and assist at foot biomechanics and orthotic assessmentSuggested Reading -- Brukner, P & Khan, K (2002) Clinical Sports Medicine, 2nd Ed., TheMcGraw Hill companies Inc. London.- Corrigan, B., Maitland, G., (1994)Practical orthopaedic medicine,Butterworth Heinemann, Cambridge- Kesson, M, Atkins, E (2011) Orthopaedic Medicine, A Practical Approach.3 rd Ed., Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann- Maitland, G. (1991) Peripheral Manipulation. 3rd Ed., ButterworthHeinemann, London- McRae R: Practical Fracture Treatment (Churchill Livingstone 1994)- Petty, N, Moore, A., (2002) Neuromuscular examination and assessment:a handbook for therapists, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh4
ST JOSEPHS CARE CENTRE LONGFORD2011 – 2012 Pre-Placement InformationAddress:Physiotherapy Department,St. Joseph’s Care Centre,Dublin Road,LongfordContact: Martin Jennings or Catherine Brady 0433350112Longford.Physio@hse.iePractice Tutor:Kate Plunkett044 9394654kate.plunkett@hse.ieHours of Work: 9:30 – 5:30, Friday 9:30 – 5:15Lunch 1-2, Morning Break: 11 – 11:30Public Transport:Accommodation:Check in on First Day:Uniform:Infection Control:Longford town is on the Dublin-Sligo rail-linewww.irishrail.ie or on the Dublin to Ballina orSligo bus-route www.buseireann.ieWe do not have any accommodation links inLongford town but previous students haverented a room in a house (sourced on Daft)or have commuted from <strong>Mullingar</strong> whereother TCD students were located (approx 35min drive).Main Physiotherapy DepartmentAs per Student Uniform PolicyStudents must not travel to and fromplacement in uniform. You must change ifleaving the hospital grounds for lunch.Infection Control guidelines available on-site5
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