Frequently asked questions
For your convenience, here are some frequently asked questions from parents and our answers. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.
We have a limited number of available slots during the working week. We endeavor to see all patients as soon as is necessary or requested. Please get in touch using the contact form to discuss available booking slots.
We are located in the grounds of the University of Limerick. There is ample parking available for patients in the North Campus Car Park.
A GP referral is not neccessary.
If you have any GP referral letters, MRI or x-ray reports, please bring a copy to help us better understand your history.
We may, on assessment, deem it necessary to refer your case onto the GP. This will be clearly communicated to both you and your GP in this instance.
Each patient presents with their own unique personal story and background. It is difficult to say how many interactions with physiotherapy you may need before no further input is neccessary.
Following your initial assessment at Clem Nihill Physiotherapy Limerick we aim to discuss the expected number of treatment sessions and how you can expect to manage your symptoms going forward.
We place a large emphasis on education and empowerment at our clinic, informed by the latest scientific evidence related to your presentation. Our goal is to facilitate self management of your condition and restoring you to your full potential.
If you need to cancel or re-arrange any appointments, please give us at least 24hrs notice.
A cancellation charge may be applied otherwise.
In 2019, Giovani Ferreira et al looked at over 70 different web sites from 6 English speaking countries containing patient information on the management of lower back pain.
Unfortunately, the team found less than 50% of those sites analysed contained accurate information. They state that those sites surveyed “provided mostly inaccurate information, and lacked comprehensiveness across all types of Lower Back Pain”.
An experienced clinician can help provide a complete assessment, identify any serious concerns and provide evidence informed recommendations for treatment.
Most health insurance policies offer money back on physiotherapy sessions. We recommend that all patients check their insurance policies prior to attending appointments.
Receipts will be requested by most insurance providers when claiming for treatments. Following each appointment at Clem Nihill Physiotherapy Limerick, a pdf copy of a receipt will be emailed to you.
Tax relief for all physiotherapy appointments can be claimed when filling out your tax return form. Please visit revenue.ie for further information.
The free consultation takes place over the phone and can last up to 15 minutes.
This offers members of the public the opportunity to discuss their story with a chartered physiotherapist and explore what can be done to help.
Following this discussion you are free to book in for an assessment or look elsewhere with no commitment necessary.
We can indeed provide virtual reviews if requested.
Our first preference for initial assessment is face to face but this is very flexible. Please get in touch to discuss this more.
