ABOUT US
Cahir Physiotherapy Clinic is one of Tipperary’s leading physiotherapy and sports injuries clinics. Established in 2008, we have expanded steadily and are now a team of four experienced and highly skilled Chartered Physiotherapists, passionate about getting you really better!
Karen Coughlan
MISCP BSc Physio MPhysio (Sports Physio)
Karen is a passionate Sports Chartered Physiotherapist who graduated from University College Dublin in 2002. She worked in the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore before travelling to Melbourne Australia in 2004. She graduated with a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne, coming top of the class. Since her return, Karen has worked in High Performance sport and private practice.
She was the Head Physiotherapist with Irish Hockey for 7 years 2005-2012, travelling worldwide with the Irish Senior Women’s Hockey Squad. In addition, she worked at the Irish Institute of Sport with the Irish Sports Council in 2011-2012 including a period with the High Performance Swim Squad based at University of Limerick.
She is an ISCP Accredited Level 3 (highest level) Sports Physiotherapist. She was the Chartered Physiotherapist with the Tipperary Senior Gaelic Football team from 2011- 2014. Karen was a member of the 2014 Tipperary GAA Player Welfare Committee. She now works with Cahir GAA.
Caroline O’ Connell
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, PG Dip Stats MISCP
Caroline O’ Connell graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2004. Caroline worked initially in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin while also teaching in Trinity and completing research throughout Europe in the area of stroke rehabilitation. She has a special interest in treating neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
Caroline has worked in private practice since 2007 treating a wide range of sporting and work related injuries. She has worked with a range of sports teams from rugby to tennis, along with athletes from joggers to Ironmen.
Caroline completed post graduate training in the UK in the area of Women’s Health and is a specialist in treating continence, prolapse and pelvic pain.
Sports Injuries
We are passionate about keeping you active. Whatever level, you play at you can be assured of the best up-to-date care for your injury to get you back to the court, pitch, or fairways as soon as possible.
Post- Surgery Rehabilitation
At Cahir Physiotherapy we see and treat patients following surgery on a daily basis. We can assess you and guide you to do your exercises really well to maximise your recovery.
Clinical Pilates
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Personal Sessions
Our team work with individuals and sports groups including the Cahir GAA club. We not only help with injury rehabilitation, but with preventative pro-active care programs for our clients
Group Sessions
