Róisín Egan, MSc, BSc (Hons), MISCP

I am an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Scoliosis and adolescent spine rehabilitation. Trained in Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) and passionate about improving care for people with scoliosis.

EDUCATION

• 2020-2024 Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, BSPTS Concept by Rigo Full Certification (Basic Level and Level 1-3)
• 2015 University College London, MSc Advanced Physiotherapy –Paediatrics Module only: Paediatric Neurophysiotherapy
• 2011-2012 Kings College London, MSc Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Merit (MACP/IFOMPT approved)
• 2005-2008 St. George’s, University of London, Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy, 2:1

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Private Practice:
2020-Present: Activ8 Physio Cork

• Clinic Director
• Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist – specialising in the treatment of scoliosis and other spina conditions and injuries, including PSSE, and pre and post operative rehabilitation.

2014- 2020 The Arena Clinic – Mardyke Arena UCC, Chartered Physiotherapist

• Chronic Pain & Paediatric Triage Lead with Specific Scoliosis Clinic
• Responsible for mixed case load of adult and paediatric conditions
• Delivery and development of Physiotherapy led Clinical Pilates classes & Hydrotherapy Classes
• Mentoring of junior colleagues, supervision of work-experience students, teaching in-service training
• Clinical Placement Co-ordinator for UCC Physiotherapy Students at the Mardyke Arena Clinic UCC

NHS: Whittington Health NHS Trust, London
June 2010 – Aug 2013: Specialist Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapist inc. Band 7 role in Pentonville Prison Medical Wing – MSK outpatients

• Senior Physiotherapist responsible for the triage, assessment, treatment & rehabilitation of mixed acute and chronic musculoskeletal caseload including supervision of junior physiotherapists/students in a busy Primary Care Polyclinic handling predominantly GP, Consultant, and patient self-referrals.
• Lone-working post 1 day a week providing MSK outpatient clinic, managing a mix of acute & chronic MSK injuries including direct liaison with the medical department GP for imaging requests & 3rd party referrals.
• Delivery of weekly Chronic Pain & Lower Limb Clinics, & pilates exercise based ‘Spinal Fitness’ Classes.

Sept 2008-June 2010: Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist with clinical experience in following:

• Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Neurology, Respiratory (ITU/HDU),
  and Post-surgical (General Surgery)

VOLUNTARY CHARITY EXPERIENCE

2016-present: Straight to Swimming(S2S) Charity

• Member of Development committee for Munster S2S programme (based in Mardyke Arena UCC) Regular lecturer on Scoliosis for the charity – Straight to Swimming(S2S) events

SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK

Rugby Union:
2011-2013: RFUW London & S.E Division Satellite Session Physiotherapist

• Training night Physiotherapy cover for elite RFUW divisional and underage international squads.

2010-2013: Head Physiotherapist Saracens RFC, RFU Women’s Premiership, Bramley Sports Ground.

• Responsible for management of acute & chronic MSK injuries, match day cover, liaison with England Team medics regarding injury status of International players, & data collection for the RFU Injury Audit.

2010: The White Hart Marauders, Mens Rugby 7’s Team, Senior Squad & Academy Physiotherapist
2010: IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 Pitchside Retrieval Physiotherapist
2007-2010: London Scottish FC, Senior & Jnr Men Squad Physiotherapist, Richmond, Surrey

TEACHING/LECTURING EXPERIENCE
2019-present: University College of Cork
Part-time Visiting Lecturer MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine University College Cork

• Topics: Examination and Pathophysiology of Spine, Considerations in Paediatric Rehabilitation
• Clinical Placement Co-ordinator & Clinical educator for UCC Physiotherapy Students at Mardyke Arena Clinic UCC

2016-present: Straight to Swimming(S2S) Charity – regular lecturer on Scoliosis for the charity on topics including ‘Scoliosis and Physiotherapy’ ‘Return to Sport/activity after Scoliosis Surgery’
2014-2016: FAS/FAI Youth Training Course- Lectures on Prehab and Injury Prevention
2012-2013: St. George’s, University of London, Interviewer for BSc Physiotherapy Undergraduate course

ADDITIONAL CPD & QUALIFICATIONS

• APPI: Pilates and Scoliosis (Aug 2019)
• Balanced Body: Reformer Pilates (Sept 2018)
• Pilates Physiotherapy Ireland: Pilates in Women’s Health (Nov 2015)
• AquaEpps: ATACP accredited Foundation programme in Aquatic Physiotherapy (Jan 2014)
• APPI: Pilates Matwork Level One (Aug 2013)
• BASES: Functional Movement Screening (Mar 2011)
• ALIED: 80 Hour Foundation Acupuncture Course (M-level accredited) (Feb 2011)
• Kings College London: Clinical Educators Training Course (2010)
• LM Medical: Advanced Level Sports Trauma Management (2009) & IRFU: SAFE Level 2 (Aug 2014)
• NLSSM: Strapping & Taping Skills (Oct 2008)