Shane Butler
- Conservative management of scoliosis using Rigo/BSPTS methods.
- Scoliosis-specific exercise programs derived from Schroth principles.
- Brace assessment and conservative brace management for AIS.
- Pitch-side assessment and acute sports injury care.
- Post-operative spinal rehabilitation and musculoskeletal injury treatment.
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McGowan Physio
Unit F7 Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14 CC98
Shane graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. He has a particular interest in spinal conditions and sport injuries. Since graduating he has completed various courses in Scoliosis care and its conservative management and in pitch side physiotherapy. Throughout college he gained valuable experience in the hospital settings in musculoskeletal injuries and treating post op spinal patients. Shane is trained in The Rigo Concept/BSPTS. This is one of the 7 schools of Physio Scoliosis Specific Exercise. It derives from the Schroth Method. Shane has also undergone training with Dr Rigo through Neja in Germany. This course was specifically on braces for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Shane brings a unique perspective to the clinic as he had Scoliosis as a teenager and hopes to bring his own experience into his treatments to provide the best care for his patients. In his spare time, Shane works with various sports teams providing pitch side care and initial assessments of injuries and plays a wide range of sports himself.