About Dara
Dara qualified as a Physical Therapist (Ph. Th.) with her Degree in from the Institute of Physical Therapy and Applied Health Sciences. She now works as CORU registered Physiotherapist and is based in the Dooradoyle area of Limerick. (Dara Mahon Physical Therapy Location)
She caters for individuals of all ages, be it from occupational, normal daily living or sporting activities. Each injury is unique to that individual and is treated accordingly on a one to one basis.
Some of treatments offered include,
- Joint Mobilization
- Soft Tissue Manipulation
- Myofascial Release
- Static Stretching
- Trigger point therapy,
- Dry Needling,
- Kinesio Taping,
- Exercise Prescription / Rehabilitation,
- Therapeutic Massage.
Dara is a registered member of the Irish Association of Physical Therapy (IAPT), CORU Physiotherapy registration board, the Fitness Professionals International (FPI) and Postural Stability Instructor (PSI).
What Does Physical Therapy Treatment Involve?
Assessment of the Problem
Your Therapist will carry out a thorough assessment with you and establish the cause of your problem. Dara will then develop a programme which is specific to you and your underlying condition.
Treatment of the Problem
Your Therapist will carry out a thorough assessment with you and establish the cause of your problem. Dara will then develop a programme which is specific to you and your underlying condition.
Identifying the Underlying Causes
In addition to physical assessment, Dara will adopt a ‘big-picture approach’ taking into account any work or activity related issues which are contributing to the problem. She will also take into account social and psychological issues contributing to you physical problems.
Preventing Reoccurrence
Dara will work with you to establish a suitable exercise or rehabilitation program to help restore you to full health and reduce risk of re-injury. She will also work with you to change patterns of activity which have led to the problem in the first place.
