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| Jeanette McDonnell
Jeanette McDonnell is Proprietor of BACK IN ACTION Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. Jeanette is a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She graduated from Queen Margaret College in Edinburgh in 1991. Since then she has gained experience in many areas. She initially worked in Ireland for 3 years. She then emigrated to California, USA in June 1994 having taken the California State Board Exams. In California, initially she worked in Arcata, in Humboldt County, Northern California. She worked in all areas of physiotherapy including inpatients, outpatients, wound care, Home health (community), Outpatient Clinics and in a satellite clinic located in Willow Creek attending to a small population of native Americans living on reservation there. 2 further years were spent in San Francisco working in Agencies, hospitals, and Finally after her last year with Occupational Health Clinic, she returned to Ireland. Jeanette returned to Ireland in 1999. She started working with HSE in hospitals in Westmeath/Longford area. This included Longford town, Mullingar, Athlone and primary care in Ballymahon before beginning private work.
After return to Ireland, Jeanette has completed a number of courses. Among these included Dry Needling technique, Pilates instructor, Orthotics prescription. Dry Needling technique which enhances physiotherapy techniques. It releases muscle tension and reduces pain by breaking pain cycle. Pilates is a popular choice for rehabilitation after physiotherapy treatments for back /neck pain and many other complaints. Pilates focuses on the strength and stability of specific muscle groups. It is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. Jeanette previously worked in her private practice from her home in Abbeylands from 2002. As the clientele increased, she found the need for a larger premises. In June 2006, BACK IN ACTION PHYSIOTHERAPY & SPORTS INJURY CLINIC was opened in Market Point Medical Park, Mullingar. 
Jamie StoneJamie has completed a MSc in Physiotherapy at the University College Cork. Prior to this he graduated from the Southeast Technology University with a BSc Honours Degree in Athletic Therapy and Rehabilitation. He has a keen interest in spinal pain, post-operative rehabilitation, return to performance - ACL / Shoulder injuries and tendinopathies. Jamie has a broad experience in the hospital setting and elite sporting environments at Intercounty level and Cork city F.C to name a few.
Rachel ShawRachel is a Chartered Physiotherapist and is CORU registered. She graduated from IT Carlow in 2020 with a first class honours in Athletic Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation BSc (Hons). She then completed a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in University College Cork, graduating in 2022. Since completing her degree she has worked in private practice clinics as well as working with local GAA and hurling teams. She is currently the head physio for Mullingar Senior Mens Rugby tean and works with Leinster rugby underage development U16 and U18 squads, both boys and girls. She has a keen interest in sports injuries and has completed many courses including dry needling and sports massage. She is also a qualified Pilates instructor.
Diarmuid EganDiarmuid graduated with Bachelors Honours degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapyfrom the Southeast Technological University in 2022 with first-class honours. Diarmuid then qualified inPhysiotherapy with a distinction in his Masters degree from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Throughout the last number of years, Diarmuid has obtained extensive experience working in different hospital environments including Musculoskeletal, occupational health, paediatrics and much more treating a wide range of clinical presentations.In addition to his clinical experience, Diarmuid has worked in various sporting environments including Senior Football, Rugby and various division three American college sports including baseball, softball, basketball volleyball, wrestling and many more. Diarmuid has a keen interest in back and neck pain, post-operative rehabilitation, sporting injuries and return to performance. He also has great insight into ACL injuries, completing a dissertation on post operative ACL rehabilitation and returning to sport. He has also completed researchregarding disability sport and physical activity in line with his Masters degree. Diarmuid incorporates a variety of treatment approaches including exercises therapy, manual therapy, sports massage, ultrasound therapy shockwave therapy and much more.
Saoirse FarrellySaoirse graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen with a MSc. Physiotherapy (pre-reg.) and is a CORU and HCPC registered Physiotherapist. She also has a BSc. Sports & Exercise Sciences from the University of Limerick. She initially worked as a Junior Physiotherapist in the NHS completing core rotations before specialising as a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and moving into private practice. She has a special interest in Women's Health Physiotherapy and can assess, treat and advise on bladder, bowel, and lactation issues and undertakes postnatal assessments. She can also advise on antenatal exercise and management of pregnancy-associated issues such as pelvic girdle pain. She has extensive experience in ACL Rehabilitation and Spinal Physiotherapy having been part of the NHS Grampian Spinal Specialist team, working with Consultants and spinal specialist Physiotherapists. Saoirse also undertakes vestibular assessments and rehabilitation and is a qualified APPI beginner and intermediate Pilates instructor. She is also qualified in dry needling and shockwave treatments and undertakes sports massage. If you have any Womens Health or lactation issues, are struggling with spinal pain, are returning to sport after an ACL injury or feel you may be struggling with vertigo-type symptoms, please don't hesitate to contact the clinic to book an appointment with Saoirse.
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