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Mr John Phelan
👤 14 years of experience
3,953+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr John Phelan is a registered Physiotherapist and Nutritionist with a specialist focus on musculoskeletal physiotherapy, persistent pain and tendinopathy management. He operates from Life Fit Physio in Upper Ballygarvan, Cork, where he provides integrated physiotherapy, nutrition, and shockwave therapy services.
His clinical work includes assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation for persistent pain conditions, and movement analysis. He provides physiotherapy-led bike fitting services incorporating movement screening, bike fitting technology and performance assessment of cylists and triathletes. He also delivers running injury services, including running gait analysis using motion sensor technology, shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon and muscle injuries alongside rehabilitation programmes tailored to activity level and sport.
His practice includes cardio-metabolic testing services such as VO₂ max assessment and resting metabolic rate measurement to support exercise prescription and nutritional planning. He provides nutrition consultations informed by metabolic testing, as well as structured exercise and rehabilitation programmes.
Mr Phelan holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Leeds Beckett University and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences from University College Cork. He has worked in NHS and private physiotherapy services, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and occupational health settings, with experience in outpatient clinics, hospital wards, and rehabilitation services.
His previous roles include senior physiotherapy positions within NHS services in Scotland and physiotherapy and occupational health work in corporate and clinical environments. He has experience delivering workplace health assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and education on musculoskeletal health and sedentary behaviour.
His clinical work includes assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation for persistent pain conditions, and movement analysis. He provides physiotherapy-led bike fitting services incorporating movement screening, bike fitting technology and performance assessment of cylists and triathletes. He also delivers running injury services, including running gait analysis using motion sensor technology, shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon and muscle injuries alongside rehabilitation programmes tailored to activity level and sport.
His practice includes cardio-metabolic testing services such as VO₂ max assessment and resting metabolic rate measurement to support exercise prescription and nutritional planning. He provides nutrition consultations informed by metabolic testing, as well as structured exercise and rehabilitation programmes.
Mr Phelan holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Leeds Beckett University and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences from University College Cork. He has worked in NHS and private physiotherapy services, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and occupational health settings, with experience in outpatient clinics, hospital wards, and rehabilitation services.
His previous roles include senior physiotherapy positions within NHS services in Scotland and physiotherapy and occupational health work in corporate and clinical environments. He has experience delivering workplace health assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and education on musculoskeletal health and sedentary behaviour.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr John Phelan
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Physiotherapy
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2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Board certifications
European Board of Physiotherapy
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,214 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,136 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,120 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,079 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
DOI: 10.7766/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30339383 · cited by 54
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Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1857/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38784632 · cited by 44
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European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
DOI: 10.1683/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32755168 · cited by 178
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Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7658/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30853832 · cited by 24
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Physiotherapy European Annual Congress (Physiotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Physiotherapy National Society Meeting · Cork · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Cork · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
- Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · john.phelan@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
11 verified reviews4.94
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11 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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