Physio Zone – Leon Raath, Physiotherapist

Biography:

Leon qualified as physiotherapist from the University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa after completing his Honours degree in Human Movement and Sports Sciences.  The combination of degrees has enabled him to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of his patients and has incorporated scientifically based exercise programmes for each individual.

He has worked with numerous sporting teams and athletes during their pre-, in- and post season conditioning training and also provided injury treatment and prevention strategies for novice and expert alike.  He is the Chartered Physio for the Clare senior hurlers and provides treatment to their injuries and helps in setting up their conditioning programmes.  Recently he has assisted Trevor Lee in his treatment and preparation for the Swiss Alpine Marathon.

Treatment modalities and exercise routines provided:

• Massage
• Manual Therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Dry Needling (Acupuncture)
• Gait Analysis
• Orthotics
• Sports Fitness testing
• Gym based exercise programmes
• Body Transformation programmes
• Hydrotherapy programmes
• Kinesio-taping and Strapping
• First aid cover at sports matches

All rehabilitation following injury / surgery incorporates supervised training in the gym and sports specific skills and fitness drills for athletes.  Sports teams can be tested and compared on a variety of protocols including fitness / endurance / agility / strength / flexibility and explosive power.  Teams can also be assisted in setting up strength and conditioning programmes as well as supervised gym training sessions.

Runners and Triathletes can avail of the Heart Rate monitored training programmes as well as Biomechanical assessment in order to determine correct footwear.

MASSAGE THERAPY

At Ozone we offer an extensive range of massage treatments. Whether you just want to relax after a hard workout, or relieve some tension and stress, massage can be part of an effective health regime alongside exercise.

Massage has more benefits than most people realise. It has been proved to increase circulation as well as removing waste and toxins from the body. Massage also actively promotes muscle elasticity and flexibility.

At Ozone all our massage therapists are trained and qualified in the following specialist massage techniques:

Sports Massage – a treatment for minor sports soft tissue injuries, as well as aiding pain relief.