physiosupport

PHYSIOSUPPORT
Olga Swierczek graduated from Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland with
Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy. Also, she finished 1-year course of Management in
Physiotherapy & Sports at the same university. She is a fully licensed and fully insured
Chartered Physiotherapist registered in CORU, as well as current member of the Irish Society of
Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP).
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She set up Physio Support in 2018 to provide professional and highest-standard physiotherapy
services in the country. She has also grown her service and name into the one of the bestknown
Polish physiotherapists in Ireland.
Olga constantly develops her knowledge and physiotherapeutic skills, by participating in various
conferences and congresses. So far, she has completed many post-graduate courses in modern
therapies well-known in Europe and around the world:
Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT – MT I) according to IFOMPT (International Federation of
Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists),
Motor learning in complex interaction of athlete-task-environment,
Autonomy and self-controlled learning in motor learning,
Dry Needling & Medical Acupuncture (MDN),
Kinesiology-Taping,
Rehabilitation of children with neurological deficits (elements of NDT-Bobath therapy and
Sensory Integration).
Since graduating Olga Świerczek has gained a wealth of experience working in the private
healthcare sector in Ireland and Poland. She has a particular interest in:
Sports Physiotherapy, Sport Injury prevention and Manual Therapy;
Physiotherapy for Kids: neurology deficits among children and infants, developmental delay and
anxiety, as well as scoliosis, posture and feet defects;
Physiotherapy for Women: postpartum dysfunctions: urinary and stool incontinence,
dehiscence of the rectus abdominis muscle;
Occupational Health: she promotes and teaches the most ergonomic way of physical work
along her patients.

Outside of work, Olga’s interests include sea/ocean sailing, hiking, free diving and water sports.
With stress becoming such an integral part of everyday life, it’s comforting to know that we can
help with stress management.
We can identify the causes of stress in your life, and teach specific techniques to alleviate the
problems of excessive stress. Everybody faces a certain amount of stress each day, and our
ability to cope with it is part of what has made us successful as human beings. The problem
arises when we fail to recognise a build-up of stress in our lives, and take on more than we can
handle. When the level of stress exceeds our ability to cope with it, we can experience some
real difficulties and disturbing symptoms.
Effects of stress on the body:
When we are under stress, the body produces an increased amount of adrenalin. Unused
adrenalin can build up in the system, causing muscle tension and increased blood pressure. It
can also lead to disturbed sleep patterns.
Unresolved stress can also lead to emotional turmoil, which in turn can cause anxiety and
depression, setting up a ‘vicious circle’ of negative emotions. Stress causes a release a surge of
stress-related hormones. Happily, however, relaxation can cause the opposite – a surge of
sedative and calming hormones. Research has shown that relaxation techniques produce
chemical changes in the body and a decrease in brain wave activity.

Signs of stress may include emotional problems such as anxiety, lack of interest, an inability to
concentrate, irritability and tension. Physical symptoms may include headache, panic attacks,
increased incidence of asthma attacks, and stress-related skin conditions.
A visit to Physio Support will include:
An assessment of your lifestyle, the pressure you perceive yourself to be under, and your ability
to cope.
Advice on how you may change your behavior.
Instruction in relaxation and deep breathing techniques.
Healthy lifestyle
To reduce the level of stress in your life and cope effectively, a change in behaviour is required.
Just as good physical health requires healthy eating, fresh air and exercise, good mental health
requires the elimination of the factors that are increasing stress in your life and putting in place
good practices to ensure adequate leisure and relaxation. This will create balance in your life
and increase your ability to cope.
Good physical health
We will teach you the necessary relaxation techniques and give you appropriate advice. And
should you need more specialist help, we will liaise with your doctor to ensure that you are
referred for appropriate counselling and treatment.