Physiotherapy

At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic in Limerick, we provide expert, evidence-based physiotherapy designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and recover faster. Led by Paul, our experienced Chartered Physiotherapist and Clinic Owner, we take a personal approach to every client—combining hands-on therapy, clinical reasoning, and tailored rehabilitation programs that deliver real results you can feel in daily life. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or dealing with post-surgical stiffness, our focus is always on restoring your quality of life with clear goals and a structured plan.

Your first session includes a detailed assessment to identify the true source of your pain—not just the symptoms. We look at posture, movement control, joint mobility, muscle strength, and lifestyle factors such as work demands and sport load. Common conditions we treat include back and neck pain, disc issues, shoulder impingement, tendon problems, osteoarthritis, sprains and strains, nerve irritation, and postural-related discomfort from desk work. Paul explains findings in plain language and agrees a step-by-step plan with you.

Treatment may include manual therapy, joint mobilisation, soft-tissue techniques, dry needling, shockwave coordination where appropriate, and progressive exercise rehabilitation. We always provide a home program with video guidance and simple milestones so you can track your progress. Our clinic is trusted by patients across Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, and Cork for its personalised care and consistent outcomes. If you’re looking for a physiotherapist who listens, explains, and gets results, Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic is here to help. Book your assessment today and take the first step toward confident, pain‑free movement.

Gait Analysis

and movement habits that can lead to injury or ongoing pain. Using motion observation combined with 3D foot scanning, Paul examines foot strike, cadence, stride length, knee tracking, hip control, pelvic stability, and trunk posture—building a complete picture from the ground up.

Gait analysis is ideal for runners, team-sport athletes, walkers, and anyone with recurring lower-limb or back discomfort. Even subtle deviations—such as overstriding, hip drop, or excessive pronation—can overload tissues and cause shin splints, Achilles issues, patellofemoral pain, hamstring strains, or low-back irritation. By understanding your unique movement pattern, we can prescribe the right drills, strength work, and footwear or orthotic solutions to correct the cause rather than chasing symptoms.

Your session ends with a clear plan that prioritises quick wins and long-term change. Expect targeted exercises to improve hip stability, calf/ankle strength, stride mechanics, and cadence control, plus strategies for training load and recovery. Many clients report immediate improvements in comfort and efficiency. Based in Limerick and serving Clare, Tipperary, and Cork, Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic helps recreational and competitive athletes move better, perform better, and stay injury-free. Book your gait analysis to take the guesswork out of your training and protect your body for the long term.

Orthotic Prescription

Orthotics are precision devices that improve alignment, distribute pressure, and support efficient movement. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, we specialise in custom orthotic prescription following a thorough clinical assessment, 3D foot scan, and gait analysis. Paul designs each prescription to your anatomy, footwear, occupation, and sport, ensuring your orthotics complement—not fight—your natural movement.

Custom orthotics can relieve plantar fasciitis, heel pain, bunions, Morton’s neuroma, metatarsalgia, shin splints, patellofemoral pain, IT-band issues, hip discomfort, and recurring low-back pain linked to poor foot mechanics. Unlike off-the-shelf insoles, your orthotics are fabricated to your exact profile, with materials and posting chosen for your weight, activity, and goals. We also advise on footwear pairing, break-in schedules, and follow-up checks to fine-tune comfort and performance.

Paul’s physiotherapy background ensures your orthotics sit within a complete plan that includes strengthening, mobility, and motor-control training. This integrated approach reduces your reliance on devices over time and builds resilient, well-aligned movement patterns. Clients from Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, and Cork trust Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for orthotic prescriptions that deliver measurable change in comfort, posture, and performance. If you’re on your feet all day or pushing hard in sport, a tailored orthotic solution could be the difference between recurring pain and consistent progress. Book your consult to experience supportive movement that lasts all day.

Arch Supports

Healthy arches are the foundation of healthy movement. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, we provide professionally fitted arch supports to reduce discomfort, enhance posture, and prevent long-term joint overload. Following a 3D scan and movement assessment, Paul recommends semi-custom or fully custom devices matched to your anatomy and activity—whether that’s long workdays on your feet, daily walks, or high-impact sport.

Arch supports can transform comfort for flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, tibial stress, knee tracking problems, and hip or back discomfort linked to poor foot control. By redistributing pressure and assisting alignment, they reduce fatigue and allow muscles to work in the ranges they were designed for. We pair supports with strengthening for intrinsic foot muscles, calf and hip stability, and ankle mobility, so you gain both immediate relief and lasting change.

Every fitting includes footwear advice, a break-in guide, and follow-up to ensure the supports are doing their job without irritation. Our clients across Limerick and the Mid-West consistently report better endurance at work, easier walks or runs, and less end-of-day soreness. If sore feet or aching legs are limiting your lifestyle, Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic can help you regain balance, alignment, and confidence—step by step.

Insoles

Not all insoles are created equal. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, we prescribe and fit insoles that are tailored to your needs—combining the right blend of cushioning, support, and control to improve comfort and movement efficiency. Paul uses high-precision scanning to determine the insole profile that best aligns your feet, reduces hot spots, and minimises excessive pronation or supination.

Custom and semi-custom insoles can reduce pain in the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back, especially for people who stand for long hours, return to walking after injury, or train regularly. Conditions that respond well include plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, bunions, Achilles pain, patellofemoral pain, and general fatigue from poor shock absorption. We’ll also review your footwear and suggest models that pair well with your insole type—athletic, casual, or work boots.

Because we’re a physiotherapy clinic first, your insoles are integrated into a complete plan that strengthens key muscles and improves joint control, ensuring the device supports change rather than masking issues. Clients from Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary trust Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for solutions that feel better from day one and keep improving with use. Book your fitting to experience the difference a correctly specified insole makes to every step you take.

Pre-Surgery Rehabilitation

Preparing your body before surgery is one of the best predictors of a smooth, successful recovery. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic in Limerick, Paul provides tailored pre-surgery rehabilitation (pre-hab) to build strength, improve joint mobility, enhance circulation, and teach safe movement strategies ahead of procedures such as ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, rotator-cuff repair, spinal surgery, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement.

Your pre-hab starts with a full assessment of pain, mobility, strength, swelling, and functional goals (stairs, work, sport). We then design a structured plan that includes targeted strengthening, range-of-motion drills, swelling management, and breathing techniques for post-op comfort. You’ll learn how to use crutches safely, protect the surgical site, and perform day-one post-op exercises with confidence. Education reduces fear, improves adherence, and shortens hospital stays.

Evidence shows that fitter patients recover faster and achieve better outcomes. That’s why we combine practical home programs (with videos), equipment advice (ice/compression, supports), and coaching on nutrition, sleep, and pacing to boost healing capacity. Paul coordinates with your surgeon’s recommendations to keep your plan aligned and realistic. Patients from Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, and Cork choose Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic because our approach is personal, organised, and centred on your life—so you can return to it sooner and stronger.

MRI Referrals

When deeper insight is required to diagnose persistent pain or dysfunction, Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic provides professional MRI referral pathways. As a Chartered Physiotherapist, Paul can refer you directly for MRI to visualise soft tissues and joint structures—discs, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and muscles—with exceptional detail that standard X-rays cannot show.

Typical reasons for MRI include unresolved back or neck pain, suspected disc bulges, nerve compression, ligament tears, cartilage damage, or unexplained swelling and locking. After a comprehensive clinical assessment, we determine whether MRI will add meaningful information to guide treatment. Once completed, Paul will go through the radiologist’s report with you in plain language, correlating findings with your symptoms and functional goals.

The benefit of our integrated approach is speed and clarity: shorter wait times, faster answers, and a rehabilitation plan that starts immediately. If results indicate surgical input is needed, we’ll help coordinate onward care while keeping your pre-hab or conservative management on track. Patients throughout Limerick and the wider Mid‑West trust Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for accurate diagnosis, ethical referrals, and rehabilitation that targets the true cause of your problem, not just the pain.

X-Ray Referrals

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, Paul provides X-ray referrals when bony detail is required to inform your care. X-rays are particularly useful for suspected fractures, stress reactions, osteoarthritis, spinal alignment changes, and assessing joint space or post-operative hardware.

Following history and examination, we’ll decide whether an X-ray will change management and, if so, refer you to trusted imaging centres in Limerick and surrounding counties. Results are typically available quickly. Paul will explain the report clearly, answer questions, and map out the next steps—whether that’s hands-on physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation, activity modification, or onward referral to an orthopaedic specialist if needed.

By integrating imaging with physiotherapy under one roof, you avoid delays and duplication. We focus on the minimum necessary imaging and always match findings to your story and goals. Patients appreciate our balanced, evidence-led approach: images inform care, they don’t define you. With Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, you get timely answers, a personalised plan, and ongoing support until you’re back to the activities that matter most.

Ultrasound Referrals

For precise evaluation of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bursae, Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic offers diagnostic ultrasound referrals. Ultrasound provides real-time imaging of soft tissues, making it ideal for suspected rotator-cuff tears, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis or golfer’s elbow, hip bursitis, calf strains, and hamstring injuries. It can also assess swelling and guide targeted interventions if required.

After a detailed assessment, Paul will determine whether ultrasound will refine your diagnosis and speed up recovery. The scan is quick, safe, and free from radiation. Once results are available, we’ll review the findings with you, connect them to your symptoms, and adjust your rehabilitation plan—progressing loading, mobility, or technique coaching as appropriate.

Our aim is a seamless pathway from question to answer to action. Clients from Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary value the clarity that ultrasound provides and the way we turn information into practical steps. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, imaging is a tool in a broader strategy: restore tissue capacity, optimise mechanics, and return you to the things you love—stronger and wiser than before.

DEXA Scan Referrals

Bone health underpins confident movement at every age. Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic provides DEXA (Dual-Energy X‑ray Absorptiometry) scan referrals for accurate bone-density measurement when osteoporosis or osteopenia is a concern. DEXA is the gold standard for assessing fracture risk and monitoring bone changes over time.

Paul will review your history and risk factors—age, family history, prior fractures, steroid use, menopause status, or low BMI—and decide if a DEXA scan is appropriate. The scan itself is quick and painless. When the report arrives, we’ll explain your T‑scores and Z‑scores, discuss lifestyle changes, and build a personalised strength, balance, and impact-loading program to support bone density. We’ll also cover fall‑prevention strategies and coordinate with your GP if medical management is indicated.

Our proactive approach empowers you with clear steps rather than worry. Clients across Limerick and the Mid‑West rely on Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for sensible screening, practical interventions, and compassionate coaching that protects independence and quality of life—now and in the years ahead.

Post-Surgery Rehabilitation (ACL, Rotator Cuff, Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement)

Recovering from surgery requires expert guidance, structure, and encouragement. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, Paul designs phased post-operative rehabilitation that restores mobility, strength, and confidence safely. We specialise in ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, rotator‑cuff repair, shoulder stabilisation, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement.

Your plan follows evidence-based protocols and your surgeon’s guidelines, but it’s always personalised to your pain, swelling, range, and goals. Early phases focus on pain and oedema control, wound care advice, safe movement patterns, and gentle range-of-motion work. As healing progresses, we introduce progressive loading, gait retraining, balance and proprioception work, and sport- or work-specific drills. Clear milestones and home videos keep you focused between sessions.

We coordinate with your surgical team as needed and make realistic return-to-work and return-to-sport timelines so expectations are clear. Clients from Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary choose Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic because our rehab is compassionate and relentless: compassionate in listening to your day-to-day experience, relentless in pursuing quality movement and strength. The destination is not just “back to normal,” but back to life with confidence and capacity.

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a precise technique using fine, sterile needles to release myofascial trigger points—those tight, irritable knots that limit movement and refer pain. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, Paul integrates dry needling within a broader physiotherapy plan to relieve muscle tension, improve blood flow, and reset movement patterns.

It can be particularly effective for neck and shoulder tension, headaches, back pain, glute and hip tightness, calf strains, and sports-related muscle overuse. Many people feel an immediate “release” and improved range. Sessions are typically brief, and any soreness is short-lived. We always combine needling with manual therapy, stretching, and progressive strengthening so the relief translates into lasting change.

Your comfort and safety are paramount: we explain the procedure, obtain informed consent, and tailor needle depth and dosage to your presentation. Clients across Limerick and the Mid‑West trust Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for a calm, professional approach that blends modern evidence with skilled hands. If stubborn muscle tightness keeps returning, dry needling could be the missing link that helps your exercises finally “stick.”

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy is a remarkable journey that deserves care tailored to you. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, we offer safe, soothing pregnancy massage to help expectant mothers reduce tension, ease back and hip pain, manage leg swelling, and sleep better. We use pregnancy-appropriate positioning and supports for your comfort through each trimester.

Paul and our team adapt pressure and techniques to your needs, focusing on areas that work hardest—lumbar spine, hips, glutes, and shoulders—while maintaining a calming pace that reduces stress hormones and promotes relaxation. Benefits often include improved circulation, reduced muscle tightness, and a greater sense of ease as your body changes week to week.

Before treatment we complete a brief health screen and, if needed, coordinate with your obstetric provider to ensure everything is appropriate. Our Limerick clinic provides a peaceful, welcoming environment where you can switch off and reconnect with your body. Many clients schedule regular sessions to stay comfortable and active throughout pregnancy. Choose Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for caring, professional support that helps you feel your best as you prepare for birth.

Deep Tissue Massage

When persistent tightness or stiffness is holding you back, a deep tissue massage at Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic can make a meaningful difference. This therapeutic approach targets deeper layers of muscle and fascia to release adhesions, improve flexibility, and restore efficient movement. Sessions are tailored to your tolerance and goals—firm where needed, gentle where appropriate.

Paul uses slow, specific techniques on problem areas such as the neck, mid-back, lower back, hips, calves, and forearms—common sites for desk workers, drivers, tradespeople, and athletes. Deep tissue massage can help with chronic back or shoulder pain, tension headaches, postural fatigue, and recovery from intense training. We’ll also teach you simple mobility drills and micro-break strategies so the benefits last.

Because we’re a physio clinic, massage is not “just a rub”: it’s integrated into a plan that addresses the reasons you tighten up—weakness, poor ergonomics, stress, or technique errors in sport. Clients across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary trust Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for results that feel good immediately and compound over time. Leave feeling lighter, looser, and ready to move well again.

Sports Massage

Athletes and active people use sports massage to maintain tissue quality, prevent injury, and recover faster from training and competition. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, Paul tailors every session to your sport, training phase, and upcoming events—focusing on overloaded areas, improving range, and aiding circulation and lymphatic flow.

Pre-event massage prepares muscles and nervous system for performance; post-event massage helps disperse metabolites and reduce soreness. During training blocks, regular sessions identify tightness early before it becomes a strain or tendinopathy. We use a blend of soft-tissue techniques, active release, stretching, and percussion where appropriate, always aligning with your programme and coach input when relevant.

You’ll leave with practical advice on warm-ups, cooldowns, hydration, and recovery habits that protect your progress. We work with runners, GAA players, cyclists, lifters, and recreational athletes from Limerick and the Mid‑West. Choose Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic to keep your body in consistently good working order—so you can train harder, perform better, and enjoy your sport with fewer setbacks.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a time-tested therapy now supported by modern research for pain modulation, inflammation control, and stress reduction. At Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic, Paul uses medical acupuncture within physiotherapy plans to encourage the body’s natural healing responses, regulate muscle tone, and improve circulation.

Very fine, sterile needles are placed at specific points based on your presentation—neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, osteoarthritis, shoulder and knee pain, or stress-related muscle tension. Many clients find sessions deeply relaxing, with improvements in sleep and overall wellbeing in addition to pain relief. Treatment dosage and frequency are individualised, and we always explain options so you feel comfortable and informed.

Acupuncture works best alongside movement: we pair it with targeted exercise, mobility, and education so gains are maintained in daily life. Patients from Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary choose Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for a balanced, evidence-informed approach that respects both the art and science of care. If you’re seeking a natural complement to physiotherapy, acupuncture could be the bridge between short-term relief and lasting change.

Pilates

Movement control, posture, and strength form the foundation of healthy living—and that’s exactly what our Pilates programmes at Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic deliver. Led by Paul, our physiotherapist with a strong background in rehabilitation, clinical Pilates is tailored to your level—from beginners recovering from injury to athletes seeking better core control and stability.

Sessions focus on precise, low-load movements that train deep stabilisers of the spine and hips, improving posture, flexibility, balance, and body awareness. Pilates is ideal for recurrent back pain, postural strain from desk work, post-natal recovery, hypermobility, and as a complement to running or strength training. We offer one-to-one and small-group options, with clear progressions and home routines to keep momentum between sessions.

Because Pilates at our clinic is physio-led, your programme is integrated with your broader rehabilitation or performance goals. Expect regular reviews, simple cues that “click,” and measurable improvements in how you move and feel. Clients from Limerick and the wider Mid‑West trust Hospital Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for sessions that are welcoming, effective, and genuinely enjoyable. Build strength from the inside out—and move better for life with Pilates that’s tailored to you.