Laois Physiotherapy Clinic has been founded and ran by John Sugrue since February 2011. John is originally from South West Kerry just outside Caherciveen. He has a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Limerick and an MSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown. He has an extensive experience level having completed working stints with the HSE Midlands at Portlaoise, United Physiotherapy Clinic in Limerick and was also a founder/co-owner of Killarney Physiotherapy and Sports Science Clinic in Kerry where he worked from 2006 to 2011. John has worked with a variety of sports clubs in Hurling, Football, Soccer and Rugby and has worked with College Football and Hurling Teams. He has also worked with Intercounty Hurling and Football Teams. John has also worked with the Irish International Boxing teams at both Senior and Junior grades. He has extensive experience in Musculoskeletal injuries with 10 years of clinical practice in this area. He was involved in work with Health and Safety Companies on the delivery of education of workers looking to achieve Safe Pass accreditation. He has also been involved in pilot Back Pain Programme development with the HSE Midlands.
John himself is an avid sports man and plays football locally with Park/Ratheniska GAA. He has previously played with his home club Renard GAA and local side South Kerry in the Kerry County Championship. He is a keen follower of all sports.
Qualifications:
BSc in Sports and Exercise Science University of Limerick – Conferred in 2001
MSc in Physiotherapy University of Ulster at Jordanstown – Conferred in 2004
Additional Training undertaken:
– Myofascial Trigger Point Release
– Deep Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain and Trigger Points
– Orthotic Prescription
– Cyriax Mobilisations
– Olympic Lifts for Physical Conditioning
– Kinesiotaping
– Dynamic Taping
– Numerous focus sessions on various injuries.
Clients we have worked with:
John has a wide ranging clinical experience over the last 10 years in practice. He has worked with the following sports teams:
– Irish International Boxing Senior and Junior Teams.
– Kerry Senior Football Team (Team Trainer 2007&08, Team Physio 2011).
– Laois Senior Football Team (Physio 2012&13).
– Clare Senior Hurling Team.
– IT Tralee Senior Football Team (Manager and Physio 2009).
– Gneevguilla GAA (All Ireland Intermediate Club Semi Finalists 2009)
He has also worked with a number of Irish International Athletes.
