Your initial appointment will include a detailed discussion about your symptoms, past medical history, lifestyle and goals. We'll carry out a thorough subjective and objective physical assessment before explaining our findings and developing a personalised treatment plan. Where appropriate, treatment may begin during your first session, along with exercises to start your recovery.

Please wear comfortable clothing that allows us to assess the affected area. For lower limb injuries, shorts are recommended. For shoulder or neck problems, a vest top or loose-fitting T-shirt can be helpful.

At Empower we pride ourselves on our knowledge and skillset, with a combined total of almost 17 years of post graduate experience between us. We are both currently completing a sports medicine masters which has advanced our clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills, and enables us to put you on the right path with your injury.

We have access to hand held dynamometry in the clinic for strength testing, which gives you metrical data on where your deficits lie in testing and enables us to objectively measure your improvements as you move through the rehabilitation journey. We have access to onward referral for imaging, which enables us to refer for MRI scans, as deemed appropriate by the clinician. We also have links with sports medicine consultants and GPs, enabling us to refer you onward as deemed appropriate for additional treatments including injections etc.

You can reach us directly via email info@empowerphysiosligo.ie and we will endeavour to respond to your email as soon as possible.

No. Physiotherapists are primary healthcare professionals, meaning you can book an appointment directly without a referral.

As CORU and ISCP registered Chartered Physiotherapists, we are recognised by all major private health insurers. Please ensure that everyday expenses such as physiotherapy appointments are covered by your specific private health insurance policy if you intend to use this. The fee must be paid as normal by you with an invoice/receipt provided in order for you to reclaim through your private health insurer.

We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries. Some of the common conditions we treat include:

• Back and neck pain

• Sciatica

• Sports injuries

• Shoulder pain

• Hip, knee and ankle injuries

• Tendon pain

• Muscle strains

• Joint sprains

• Running injuries

• Post-operative rehabilitation

• Persistent pain

• Pre-operative rehabilitation

The number of sessions depends on your injury, your goals and how long you've had the problem. Some people improve within a few appointments, while others recovering from surgery or more complex injuries may require a longer rehabilitation programme. We'll discuss an expected treatment plan after your assessment.

Yes. Exercise rehabilitation is one of the most effective ways to recover from injury and prevent recurrence. You'll receive a personalised exercise programme that is regularly progressed throughout your rehabilitation. Don’t worry if you are new to exercise; we aim to support you and tailor your programme to you and your needs.

Appointments can be booked online through our online booking system. If you're unsure whether physiotherapy is right for you, we'd be happy to answer any questions before you book via our email info@empowerphysiosligo.ie

Our cancellation policy applies to all appointments, regardless of whether a deposit was required at the time of booking.

We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. This gives us the opportunity to offer your appointment to another patient.

Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed without notifying us, may be subject to the full appointment fee. If an emergency has prevented you from attending, please contact us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to help you.

A 50% deposit is required to secure selected appointment types. If your appointment requires a deposit, this will be clearly shown during the online booking process.

If you cancel or reschedule your appointment with at least 24 hours' notice, your deposit will be refunded. Please email us to request your refund.

Please note that Stripe's payment processing fee is non-refundable, so this amount will be deducted from any refunded deposit.

Deposits for appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are non-refundable, except where required by law or at our discretion.

Yes, there is free street parking available within the industrial estate.