Chartered Physiotherapist
About Mid West Physiotherapy
Mid West Physiotherapy is a private physiotherapy practice located in Castletroy Park Medical Centre, Castletroy, Co Limerick. Click here for directions. The clinic specialises in providing evidence-based physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation, and features a purpose-built rehabilitation gym which allows for supervision and correction of exercise programmes.
Specialists in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of
- Back and neck problems
- Whiplash
- Prolapsed Discs
- Postural low back pain
- Joint Degeneration
- Sciatica
- Lifting techniques/advice
- Headaches
- Arm and leg pain
- Joint problems
- Sports injuries
- Muscle strains
- Ligament sprains
- Tendon injuries
- Cartilage injuries
- Running injuries
- Overuse injuries i.e. tennis/golfer’s elbow
- Arthritic conditions
- Postural problems
- Foot problems
- Neurological conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinsons
- Post-surgical orthopaedic conditions
- Ligament reconstructions
- Tendon repairs
- Joint replacements
Our Physiotherapy Team
Donnacha Ryan
- Practice Owner at Mid West Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy degree (honours) from University College Dublin (2002)
- Masters degree in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy from NUI Galway (2007)
- Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Specialist in the treatment of occupational injuries and sports-related injuries
- Extensive experience with sports teams (i.e. UCD soccer, Limerick FC soccer, Tipperary Senior & Minor hurling teams)
Lorcán Galvin
- BSc Physiotherapy from University of Limerick (2006)
- Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
- Extensive experience with sports teams
- Areas of interest include; soft tissue injuries, sports injuries and sports rehabilitation, sports traumatology, myofascial triggerpoint therapy, dry needling of myofascial triggerpoints, SIJ dysfunction assessment and treatment
Sinead Cobbe
- BSc Physiotherapy from Trinity College Dublin (1990)
- MSc Clinical Therapies from University of Limerick (2010)
- Member of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
- Over 15 years experience in private practice
- Experienced in orthopaedics, sports injuries, elderly care, neurology and palliative care
- Areas of interest include; sports injuries, spinal disorders and whiplash injuries
Karen McCreesh
- BSc Physiotherapy from University College Dublin (1998)
- MSc Manipulative Therapy, MMACP
- Lecturer and researcher in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Limerick
- Extensive clinical experience in the U.K. Health Service, private clinics and occupational health settings
- Particular clinical and academic interests in; shoulder and upper-limb rehabilitation, spinal and peripheral pain management and manual therapy/manipulation
Claire Connolly
- Physiotherapy degree from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2010)
- Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Other qualifications include; BLS AED Heart Saver Course (2010), Sports First Aid (2010) and APPI Pilates Instructor Level 1 (2010)
- Areas of interest include; hydrotherapy rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, sports injuries, neurology and orthopaedics
