Expert Team of Physiotherapists at DC Physio
David Carpenter MISCP
CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
David is an expert in Manual Therapy, Exercise Rehabilitation, Dry Needling and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy for the treatment of Low Back and Neck Pain.
SPECIALTY
- David is an expert in Manual Therapy, Exercise Rehabilitation, Dry Needling and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy for the treatment of Low Back and Neck Pain.
- David has a keen interest in human movement with particular focus on Spinal Disc Issues.
- David’s mission is to prevent his clients requiring Spinal Surgery via a Comprehensive Assessment, Diagnoses and STATE OF THE ART TREATMENT been, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression FOR LOW BACK AND NECK PAIN.
- David is very proud to be one of the very few Clinics in Dublin to offer Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy combined with Physiotherapy.
EDUCATION
- David graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University is 2010 with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy.
- David also possess a Honours Degree in Rehabilitation Studies which he gain at University of Wolverhampton.
EXPERIENCE
- David worked at Leeds United Football Club after graduating, his role involved working with the first team players.
- DC Physiotherapy was set up in 2014 following David’s return to Ireland.
- David is a proud member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and registered with CORU.
Robert
CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Robert is a chartered physiotherapist with a keen interest in sport, strength and conditioning, manual therapy, non-surgical spinal decompression therapy and helping his patients reach their full potential.
SPECIALTY
- Robert’s experience has seen him gain knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of both chronic and acute injuries as well as treating low back and neck pain through non-surgical spinal decompression therapy.
- Robert continues to compete as an athlete with Kickboxing Ireland and is a multiple time national champion also winning a WAKO world silver medal in 2017. His other interests include soccer, golf and rugby.
- Using his experience as both an athlete and a physiotherapist, Robert aims to work with his patients in order to optimise their function and enhance their performance, helping them both move, feel and perform to the best of their abilities.
EDUCATION
- Robert graduated with an honours degree from University College Dublin and has worked as a physiotherapist with UCD Rugby, GAA and Soccer teams.
EXPERIENCE
Other experience includes:
- acute rehabilitation
- Paediatric physiotherapy in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin
- Respiratory physiotherapy
- Robert is a proud member of the Irish Society of chartered physiotherapy and registered with CORU
Joshua Thorp
ATHLETIC THERAPIST
Josh a Certified Athletic Therapist and a member of ARTI. Working with a wide range of different populations through multiple placements both in and outside of Ireland. Josh have experience in dealing with both chronic and acute injury cases.
Being an athlete in both Gaelic football and hurling gives Josh a good insight into how injuries can hamper daily tasks and I want to actively help people return to their normal daily activities pain free.
Josh graduated from DCU with an honours degree and have worked with athletes in the US as part of Pittsburgh university American football team medical staff, DCU senior soccer team, Whitehall Colmcille ladies football and camogie as well as chronically ill populations in Exwell Medical.
Patrick Clarke
ATHLETIC THERAPIST
Patrick is a Certified Athletic Therapist with a passion for injury rehabilitation, health, fitness, sport, strength and conditioning, manual therapy, and non-surgical spinal decompression.
Patrick has experience working in Physiotherapy Clinics, County, and Intercounty GAA clubs. Patrick has vast experience providing education for injury prevention, injury assessment, and diagnosis of acute or chronic injuries. Patrick is experienced in providing numerous treatment modalities e.g. myofascial release, massage, trigger point therapy, ultrasound, laser, muscle stimulation, thermal therapy, taping and strapping. Patrick uses his experience to provide patients with tailored rehabilitation plans.
Patrick graduated with an honors degree and has worked as an athletic therapist with GAA and soccer teams.
Certified and member of Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI).
worked with local GAA Clubs first teams as an Athletic Therapist, his role consisted of:
- Working as part of a team distributing quality care to injured athletes.
- Delivering regular musculoskeletal assessments and monitor player injury progression.
- Working as a team to identify athletes’ best path to optimal recovery and performance.
- Providing individual treatment specific to the patient, in depth rehabilitation plans and follow up assessment.
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