IRENE ELSA ALEXANDER
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Motivated Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy student with a focus on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports medicine. Leveraging academic training and experience as a national-level athlete to inform expertise in injury assessment, rehabilitation, and athlete care. Committed to providing evidence-based care while enhancing clinical knowledge and practical skills.
Overview
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Work history
Student Athletic Therapy Clinic
SETU, Carlow │~180 hrs
- Provided supervised assessment and rehabilitation services within a student-led injury clinic.
- Managed a varied caseload of sporting and non-sporting presentations, contributing to patient assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation progression.
- Collaborated with peers and supervising clinicians to deliver patient-centred care
- Maintained professional clinical records and adhered to appropriate standards of practice and patient confidentiality
Pitch-Side Sports Experience
Carlow Sporting Teams & Competitive Events │~ 25 h
- Assisted with athlete care during training sessions and competitive events under physiotherapy supervision.
- Supported pitch-side injury assessment, athlete preparation, and match-day medical services.
- Worked collaboratively with athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals within multidisciplinary sporting environments.
Volunteer Healthcare Assistant
Borris Lodge Nursing Home, Carlow │~40 hrs
- Provided resident support through person-centred care, fostering a compassionate and respectful environment
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living to promote independence and improve quality of life
- Communicated effectively with residents and healthcare staff to ensure coordinated care and address individual needs
- Cultivated empathy and collaboration skills through teamwork activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
South East Technological University
Ireland 2023.09 -
Skills
- MSK Injury Assessment
- Rehabilitation Programming & Techniques
- Exercise Prescription
- Injury Prevention Strategies
- Athletic Taping & Strapping
- Manual Therapy Principles
- Electrophysical Modalities
- Exercise Physiology
- Functional Movement Analysis
- Sports First Aid
- Evidence-based practice commitment
- Adaptability in clinical settings
- Teamwork and leadership
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Emergency First Responder
- Cardiac First Responder
- Diploma in Assisted Clinical Stretching Therapy (currently pursuing)
Clinical Focus & Scope of Practice
Clinical experience is primarily centred on Musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation within supervised athletic therapy and physiotherapy-led environments, gained through structured clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Exposure includes the assessment and management of:
- Acute and chronic musculoskeletal sports injuries
- Lower limb, upper limb, and spinal dysfunctions in active populations
- Functional rehabilitation and return-to-sport progression
- Overuse and load-related injury presentations in athletic populations
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
South East Technological University
2023.09 -
Student Athletic Therapy Clinic
SETU, Carlow │~180 hrs
Pitch-Side Sports Experience
Carlow Sporting Teams & Competitive Events │~ 25 h
Volunteer Healthcare Assistant
Borris Lodge Nursing Home, Carlow │~40 hrs