Search Results for 'physiotherapy'

The Health Service Executive announced yesterday that planning permission has been approved for two new primary care centres in Westport and Claremorris. The tender process by the National Development Finance Agency is under way. The primary care centres will be located at Kilcolman Road, Claremorris, and Toberhill, Westport. These centres are part of the overall HSE plan to develop primary care services in local towns.

A new primary care centre in Athenry, which was officially opened this week, will give the public easy access to an increased range of services in one location.

A new primary care centre in Athenry, which was officially opened this week, will give the public easy access to an increased range of services in one location.

The long-awaited opening of Clonbrusk Primary Care Centre is due to take place this Monday February 17.

Health and Herbs is an integrated health clinic and herbal dispensary situated at 9 Sea Road in Galway. It was founded by Dr Dilis Clare in 1999, who is the only GP in Ireland also qualified in herbal medicine.

An innovative company that brings physiotherapy to you has been launched in Galway. Established by local healthcare professional John Butler, Homecare Physio aims to provide a physiotherapy service in the home, nursing home, or workplace. The service is there for people who are unable to attend their local clinic for essential physiotherapy due to poor mobility, lack of access to transport, or time restrictions.

Ben Smyth who lives in Kinvara had always been healthy and rarely visited his doctor. However, everything was to change at the end of August 2006 when the father of three adult children became ill. He initially began to complain of a “pinch-like feeling” on the instep of his right foot.

New advances in the diagnosis and treatment of common but often debilitating conditions such as migraine will be discussed at the Irish Pain Society’s annual scientific meeting at the Radisson Hotel on Saturday.

Back In Action Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic opened its doors in 2006 in Market Point Medical Park and has since provided an excellent standard of treatment to every client. Each patient is assessed and treated according to their individual needs. The team of chartered physiotherapists provide treatment for any musculoskeletal complaint. Clients can also attend for biomechanical analysis and foot orthotic prescription.

There was good news for Mayo this week in the Government’s €2 billion stimulus package which included two Primary Care Centres for Mayo.