About Roy O'Donnell

As a member of the Irish Association of Physical Therapists (I.A.P.T.) I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Health Science and a Diploma in Physical Therapy from the Institute of Physical Therapy.

Having worked in Dublin for a number of years, in 2013 I returned to my native Limerick and set up my Physical Therapy clinic in Annacotty.  Over the years I have worked with a wide range of clients, from the elite sports person, to the weekend warrior as well as office and factory workers.

With a strong sporting background I have always been fascinated by injury prevention and rehabilitation and using an evidence-based approach I enjoy working closely with my clients to get to the root cause of their pain or discomfort.
Through continued professional development and education I strive to provide my clients with the most up-to-date scientific evidence-based diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation available.

About the IAPT:

Irish Association of Physical Therapists:
The Irish Association of Physical Therapists (I.A.P.T.) was established as the Professional Body ensuring excellence in the field of musculoskeletal health.
The I.A.P.T represents its members who practice Physical Therapy throughout Ireland.
All treatments performed by I.A.P.T. members adhere to the guidelines of the I.A.P.T.: ensuring the integrity of our clients and their well-being and wishes, is of the utmost importance at all times.
All members of the I.A.P.T. meet and adhere to the strict criteria and standards set down by the Association. The I.A.P.T. places great emphasis on its duty to regulate the professional and ethical standards to it members and provides the highest standard of care to clients.
I.A.P.T. members are regulated by an independent professional association.

Philosophy of the I.A.P.T:

The Physical Therapist registered with the I.A.P.T follows the philosophy of the profession:

• I.A.P.T. members offer a client-centred approach which forms the core of the Physical Therapy healthcare model.
• The integrity of our clients, which includes their well-being and wishes, is of utmost importance at all times.
• I.A.P.T. members are at all times aware of and acknowledge the role of the medical profession in the care of the individual.
• I.A.P.T. members acknowledge the individual’s own physiological healing capabilities and intervenes to stimulate and enhance this process.
• Physical Therapy values the benefits of a whole body, hands-on and natural approach in its musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.
• The use of palpatory skills is an integral part of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy incorporates the best of scientific assessment techniques and utilises a wide variety of therapeutic manual (soft tissue and articular) techniques consistent with the highest international standards from leading UK, American and Australian schools.
• Client education and awareness of his / her musculoskeletal and dysfunction, and an understanding of its development and prevention, is a vital part of I.A.P.T. members’ approach.
• Physical Therapy involves the critical evaluation of a treatment approach and the ability to select and modify therapeutic interventions so as to meet the changing needs of the individual.
• Injury prevention is a vital concept within Physical Therapy.