Marcin Uszynski PhD

Marcin is a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist in Neurology and a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Axon Rehab. Marcin graduated from the University School of Physical Education in Cracow in Poland in 2001 with a MSc in Physiotherapy (Hons). He then worked in public, private and community settings in Poland (5 years) and Ireland (15 years), in the areas of neurology, neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. He has gained his clinical experience working with patients with multiple sclerosis, stroke, motor neuron disease, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury and mobility problems.

In 2014 Marcin completed his PhD by research at the University of Limerick. His PhD was funded by the Irish Research Council. Marcin is interested in using advanced technologies in augmenting rehabilitation of people with neurological conditions. He investigated the effectiveness of whole-body vibration intervention and functional electrical stimulation on muscle strength, balance, walking and sensation in population of people with multiple sclerosis.

From 2008 until 2019, Marcin worked as a Lead Clinician in Multiple Sclerosis Ireland in Galway where he was responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualized and group treatment plans, delivery of assessment in client home, implementation of home exercise programme, supervising and mentoring physiotherapy assistants, and designing and conducting clinical trials for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Marcin also worked as a part-time lecturer in Physiotherapy and Clinical Tutor to students at the University of Limerick.

In 2019 Marcin joined Lyncare as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to provide clinical guidance on the introduction of rehab technology in Ireland. Lyncare have been at the forefront of innovate technologies for many years and Marcin's clinical expertise provided enhanced knowledge and support to customer on the use of such technologies. In November 2020 he took on the role of Lead Clinician with Axon Rehab bringing his vast experience in neuro rehabilitation and advanced rehab technology to a 'first of it's kind' practice in Ireland.

Marcin is an author and co-author of several papers investigating the benefits of exercise and technology in neurological conditions. Marcin is a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP), the Rehabilitation in MS, the European Network for Research and Best Practice (RIMS) and the Physiotherapists Interested in MS (PIMS). Marcin is also a Tutor on the Physiotherapy Assistant course, a Bobath Therapist and a Clinical Supervisor for students. Since 2019, Marcin is registered with CORU- Ireland’s multi-professions health regulator.