Munster Physio

31/01/2026

New 4-week block starting 11th-13th Feb Pallasgreen Wed & Fri, Caherconlish Wed, Tipp Town Thurs. No classes school midterm week. Booking essential ☎️087-9227124.

10/01/2026

Gentle aqua programme for those with chronic pain or arthritis

🌊 Dive into wellness with MoveWell – Aqua Move for Chronic Pain & Arthritis

Looking for a gentle way to get moving again? Aqua Move is a 5-week programme designed for people living with chronic pain or arthritis who want to return to regular movement at their own pace.

Enjoy a mix of gentle strength and endurance exercises in the water — all the benefits of being active, without the strain on your joints. Each session takes place in a warm, supportive environment, led by our expert Physical Activity Tutors.

💧 Thursdays, 15th January – 12th February 2025
🕐 1:00pm / 2:30pm / 3:20pm
📍 St. Gabriel’s Hydrotherapy Pool (V94 VY9Y)

Aquatic exercise can help improve heart health, reduce stress, and build strength — all while feeling light and supported in the water.

👉 Book your place: https://limericksports.ie/event/movewell-aqua-move-for-chronic-pain-arthritis-4/2026-01-15/

Let’s move well, together.
HSE Mid West
Chronic Pain Ireland
Arthritis Ireland

08/01/2026

Caherconlish and Tipp Town fully booked. Some places remaining Pallasgreen Wednesday and Friday mornings. Booking essential ☎️ 087-9227124 Blasta Cappamore Gaa & Camogie Club CaherLine Gaa Tipperary Golf Club Cappamore ICA Cappamore Show Pallasgreen GAA Pallasgreen Templebraden Community Noticeboard Pallas United FC Murroe Pallasgreen LGFC Bilboa A.C. Hospital Tennis Club Murroe Boher Ladies Gaelic Football Club Pallasgreen/Templebraden Community Council

07/01/2026

Blasta open Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10-2 so you can grab a coffee after your Munster Physio strengthening classes. Also open Thursday 10-2pm.

07/01/2026

New class blocks starting next week 14th -16th Jan.
Places available Pallasgreen Wednesday and Friday mornings. Booking essential ☎️ 087-9227124.

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas to all from Munster Physiotherapy Clinic and every good wish for 2026

23/12/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DsyFnmWqV/

💡“𝗜𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻?

Let’s examine the clinical evidence:

✅ Rotator cuff tendon degeneration and tearing are highly prevalent, especially with advancing age, and are often considered part of the normal aging process. The majority of these cases do not require surgical repair.

✅ Rotator cuff tears are not always symptomatic — the presence of a tear does not guarantee that it is the source of the patient’s pain.

✅ Structured physiotherapy programs of at least 12 weeks duration can yield outcomes comparable to surgical intervention. Importantly, post-operative protocols still involve a period of immobilization (typically 4–6 weeks) followed by a rehabilitation program that closely mirrors non-operative care.

✅ Re-tear rates are higher following arthroscopic repair compared to open repair (46% vs. 39%).

✅ Post-operative re-tears do not necessarily correlate with poorer clinical outcomes, suggesting that anatomical healing is not the sole determinant of functional recovery.

✅ Surgery may be indicated in specific cases—such as acute, traumatic tears in younger or high-demand individuals—but most degenerative, non-traumatic tears with minimal functional impact do not require surgical intervention.

And importantly…

✅ Elite overhead athletes, such as baseball pitchers, are capable of performing at high levels (in terms of velocity, accuracy, and power) despite having full-thickness rotator cuff tears, often without any pain or functional limitation. Long-term follow-up (up to 5 years) shows sustained pain-free function in many of these cases.

✅ This raises an important clinical question: If high-performance athletes can function without pain despite full-thickness tears, why shouldn’t our patients be able to return to meaningful activities without surgery?

References: Lewis (2016), Lewis (2018), Carr et al. (2017), Brindisino F et al (2025)

12/12/2025

Great new website resource on pelvic health. Lots of useful information and help available from pelvic health physiotherapists in relation to treatment and management of these problems. ☎️ 087-9227124 for appointments/ anne@munsterphysio.ie for further information.

10/12/2025

Enjoy a well deserved break 🌲🌟🎁👼🎅

30/11/2025

A lot of people with osteoarthritis (OA) have been told the same thing: “Slow down. Protect your joints. Don’t push it.” It sounds cautious, even responsible. But it’s wrong, and it’s one of the main reasons people with OA lose function, gain weight, slip into frailty, and develop the downstream problems that shorten their lives.
My latest post on substack.

https://open.substack.com/pub/howardluksmd/p/no-exercise-doesnt-cause-or-worsen?r=8b26&utm_medium=ios

25/11/2025

New class blocks starting Dec 3rd AND 5th in Pallasgreen Community Centre. Wed & Fri morning classes, booking essential. Led by Dr Anne O'Malley Chartered Physiotherapist. Suitable for all bone and joint conditions, focusing on strengthening and balance. ☎️087-9227124
Pallasgreen Templebraden Community Noticeboard Pallasgreen GAA Pallasgreen LGFC Pallasgreen/Templebraden Community Council Blasta Pallas United FC Murroe Boher Ladies Gaelic Football Club Murroe

19/11/2025