About Orthopaedic Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic Youghal
My name is Barbara Schlensok and I run the Youghal Orthopaedic and Sports Injury Clinic in Co. Cork. The aim of the clinic is to support people in their recovery from both acute and chronic pain, helping them return to a healthier, more active life. I established the clinic in 2022 with a strong commitment to personalised care and long-term wellbeing.
My own journey began after a car accident in my 20s, which left me living with severe pain for many years. This experience sparked my deep fascination with anatomy and physiology and inspired me to dedicate my career to helping others. Along the way, I gained extensive training in a range of therapeutic techniques, with a particular focus on osteopathy, which now blend seamlessly with my work as a fully registered osteopath.
Today, I am proud to offer a holistic, hands-on osteopathic approach that not only focuses on injury recovery but also on prevention and empowering patients to move forward with confidence and strength.
A Typical Treatment
At your first appointment, Barbara will ask you questions about your overall history. Don’t be surprised by this extensive questioning; it helps Barbara develop hypotheses to explain the underlying reason for your visit. You may feel like you’re recounting your life story – but the information the therapist collects at this stage will save valuable time during the physical assessment.
Wear comfortable clothes, because your Barbara may ask you to strip down to your undergarments. Your therapist can learn a great deal from your general posture, and stripping down can facilitate this observation. Next, a palpatory exam will help validate the therapist’s initial hypotheses. The therapist will probably palpate (feel) various parts of your body, including your stomach and head. Following this information-gathering exam, the therapist will carry out her/his first therapeutic treatments.
In follow-up appointments, don’t be surprised if the therapist tests your body again, as she/he must assess the effects of the first treatment to plan subsequent ones.
Consultations and treatments are by appointment only.
- Professional Fee per session: €80
- Medical cards can not be accepted
- Treatment of minors requires the presence of a parent or guardian
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