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colm_gti · 30-04-2012, 11:53

Looking for recommendations for a physio to help me with my knee pain around south Dublin. I'm in college in UCD and living in Rathgar, so one within walking distance of either of those would be ideal. Would be even better if they offered some sort of student rate

Plastik · 30-04-2012, 12:52

I used Aidan Woods in Pearse St. Physio last year when I had knee trouble.

http://www.pearsestreetphysio.com/index.asp

Gasco · 30-04-2012, 13:05

DBC have recently opened a clinic in UCD. Not sure if there are student rates though. The previous company did give discounts for staff / students. They are based in Newstead, I have not made use of their services (yet) so cannot comment on their pros / cons.

G'co

doozerie · 30-04-2012, 13:42

www.cppp.ie is the website for chartered physios in Ireland. There is a "Find a physio in your area" button on the top right hand side of the home page. It throws back one chartered physio on Rathgar Road, with a link to this website. I've never used her/their services though so can't comment one way or the other on whether they'd be a good choice, but being a chartered physio is encouraging.

buffalo · 30-04-2012, 14:49

I can definitely recommend Karen Doyle at www.mapleclinic.ie for cycling-related issues.

RV · 30-04-2012, 16:55

The Priory Clinic (near the Stillorgan Park Hotel) have a low-cost student clinic on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after 5.00 pm.
At the moment they have an ex-pro cyclist practising there on the Fridays. Cost is €20 for 45-minute session - so pretty hard to beat.

For the record, Clinic is also my sponsor so I have a vested interest!

colm_gti · 30-04-2012, 17:03

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Originally Posted by RV

The Priory Clinic (near the Stillorgan Park Hotel) have a low-cost student clinic on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after 5.00 pm.
At the moment they have an ex-pro cyclist practising there on the Fridays. Cost is €20 for 45-minute session - so pretty hard to beat.

For the record, Clinic is also my sponsor so I have a vested interest!

Jaysus, I wish I'd known that sooner!

I'm just back from a visit to 'the physio company' in Ranelagh, which was €40 for students, and I've arranged for a return visit already

On the plus side, it appears as if I haven't done any damage to myself, I just have overly tight quads, with next to no flexibility, which was putting pressure on my kneecap. Got a nice(??) deep tissue massage, have to start stretching and am going back for a deep needle thread on Friday in the hope that I'll be loosened up enough for the orwell spin on Saturday. He seemed to think I'd be ok for it anyway, but we'll see...

Thanks for the help lads

RV · 30-04-2012, 17:23

No worries - the €40 is well spent if the knee gets sorted. I am sure 'the physio co' (and any of the others - all very reputable) will look after you well. Best of luck with the spin!

Plastik · 30-04-2012, 20:16

Ease off on those big hill sessions you guys seem to do so often dude. There are much more useful things you could be working on if your aim is A4 racing this year besides putting big strain on the legs like that. You look at that the Stamullen GP, considered a hilly race, and there's only 400m odd climbing it in in total.

colm_gti · 30-04-2012, 23:59

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Originally Posted by Plastik

Ease off on those big hill sessions you guys seem to do so often dude. There are much more useful things you could be working on if your aim is A4 racing this year besides putting big strain on the legs like that. You look at that the Stamullen GP, considered a hilly race, and there's only 400m odd climbing it in in total.

I couldn't agree more, although the most enjoyable ones seem to be the ones with plenty of hills.

I'm hoping that the switch to the new club will put my training on the right course for racing, hoping to get out next week all going well!

amjon. · 01-05-2012, 00:14

Try Andrew Watson in the Raglan Clinic on Fitzwilliam Square.

http://raglanclinic.com/

He is a top physio who does rehab work with patients from one of the top sports doctors in the country. He helped me enormously with my back and the people I've subsequently referred to him have all been very happy with him.

Plastik · 01-05-2012, 07:39

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Originally Posted by colm_gti

I couldn't agree more, although the most enjoyable ones seem to be the ones with plenty of hills.

I'm hoping that the switch to the new club will put my training on the right course for racing, hoping to get out next week all going well!

BTW, the physio I mentioned above - Aidan Woods, was the head physio for the Irish team at the Beijing Olympics and is involved again with the London 2012 team. He's very good.

daragh_ · 01-05-2012, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Plastik

Ease off on those big hill sessions you guys seem to do so often dude.

I was praying someone would say that.

Hope you are back out by Sat Colm

colm_gti · 01-05-2012, 10:51

Knee is feeling great today after yesterdays massage and stretching, still a bit tight so no plans to go near a bike for a few days, although I doubt I would have anyway with that weather

CardinalJ · 01-05-2012, 11:01

If tight quads are your problem try getting a foam roller, or even better some wavin pipe.

Has helped me enormously. Ask your physio about them next time you're in.

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colm_gti Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ashbourne Posts: 1,766 Adverts \| Friends	Recommendations for physio south Dublin? Looking for recommendations for a physio to help me with my knee pain around south Dublin. I'm in college in UCD and living in Rathgar, so one within walking distance of either of those would be ideal. Would be even better if they offered some sort of student rate

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30-04-2012, 12:52	#2
Plastik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,108 Adverts \| Friends	I used Aidan Woods in Pearse St. Physio last year when I had knee trouble. http://www.pearsestreetphysio.com/index.asp

30-04-2012, 13:05	#3
Gasco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 131 Adverts \| Friends	DBC have recently opened a clinic in UCD. Not sure if there are student rates though. The previous company did give discounts for staff / students. They are based in Newstead, I have not made use of their services (yet) so cannot comment on their pros / cons. G'co

30-04-2012, 13:42	#4
doozerie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Doozerville Posts: 2,872 Adverts \| Friends	www.cppp.ie is the website for chartered physios in Ireland. There is a "Find a physio in your area" button on the top right hand side of the home page. It throws back one chartered physio on Rathgar Road, with a link to this website. I've never used her/their services though so can't comment one way or the other on whether they'd be a good choice, but being a chartered physio is encouraging.

30-04-2012, 14:49	#5
buffalo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 3,382 Adverts \| Friends	I can definitely recommend Karen Doyle at www.mapleclinic.ie for cycling-related issues.

30-04-2012, 16:55	#6
RV Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 61 Adverts \| Friends	The Priory Clinic (near the Stillorgan Park Hotel) have a low-cost student clinic on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after 5.00 pm. At the moment they have an ex-pro cyclist practising there on the Fridays. Cost is €20 for 45-minute session - so pretty hard to beat. For the record, Clinic is also my sponsor so I have a vested interest!

30-04-2012, 17:23	#8
RV Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 61 Adverts \| Friends	No worries - the €40 is well spent if the knee gets sorted. I am sure 'the physio co' (and any of the others - all very reputable) will look after you well. Best of luck with the spin!

30-04-2012, 20:16	#9
Plastik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,108 Adverts \| Friends	Ease off on those big hill sessions you guys seem to do so often dude. There are much more useful things you could be working on if your aim is A4 racing this year besides putting big strain on the legs like that. You look at that the Stamullen GP, considered a hilly race, and there's only 400m odd climbing it in in total.

01-05-2012, 00:14	#11
amjon. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 379 Adverts \| Friends	Try Andrew Watson in the Raglan Clinic on Fitzwilliam Square. http://raglanclinic.com/ He is a top physio who does rehab work with patients from one of the top sports doctors in the country. He helped me enormously with my back and the people I've subsequently referred to him have all been very happy with him.

01-05-2012, 10:51	#14
colm_gti Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ashbourne Posts: 1,766 Adverts \| Friends	Knee is feeling great today after yesterdays massage and stretching, still a bit tight so no plans to go near a bike for a few days, although I doubt I would have anyway with that weather

01-05-2012, 11:01	#15
CardinalJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Mines Posts: 358 Adverts \| Friends	If tight quads are your problem try getting a foam roller, or even better some wavin pipe. Has helped me enormously. Ask your physio about them next time you're in.