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Stephen O' Rourke @StephenPhysio

Clinical Specialist MSK Physiotherapist | Former House of Dancing Water & @Riverdance | Health correspondent/ writer.

Joined October 2014
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Stephen O' Rourke@StephenPhysio
Mar 19
Have you read my most recent article on the rise/ return of saunas in Ireland. thejournal.ie/readme/sauna-i…

The rise of the Irish sauna: Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual

Outdoor saunas are appearing across Ireland as people seek wellness, community and moments of quiet in an increasingly fast-paced world, writes Stephen O’Rourke.

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Apr 23
"The healthiest approach may be to use the data to inform you, not define you." Click link below for more from one of our musculoskeletal clinical specialists @StephenPhysio thejournal.ie/readme/fitness…

The physio is in: Fitness watches are changing how we exercise

As wearable tech reshapes exercise culture, Stephen O’Rourke asks if it’s time to stop listening so closely to these devices?

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Grear to attend the National Spine Network (NSN) Conference in Birmingham today, presenting two posters, and Diarmuid, Senior Physiotherapist, delivered a great lightning round presentation showcasing some of our work on an international stage. #SpineCare
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Feb 27
"Midlife is not about decline, it is an opportunity to invest in a healthier future for both you and your body." Read below for an article from one of our clinical specialists in musculoskeletal 👏👏 Stephen thejournal.ie/readme/exercis…

Weight training: Midlife is not about decline, it can be the turning point for your health

Health writer and chartered physiotherapist Stephen O’Rourke explains why muscle, bone, heart and mind respond remarkably well to exercise in midlife — and why it’s never too late to start.

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18 Dec 2025
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I was lucky to have been selected as a problem champion this year. Last year, I had first hand experience of working on a student design team during my Professional Diploma in Service Design.A fantastic week highlighting the power of design in healthcare innovation. Thank you.
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Another step forward 🙌🏻💪🏻
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18 Sep 2025
Physiotherapy led Back Classes in Ballymun taking place in the Sports & Fitness Gym. A great budding partnership for the Low Back Pathway & @DubCityCouncil @NCPTOS @RCSI_Irl @HSEDubNorthEast #LowBackPainPathway
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I had the chance to present a poster yesterday at the national HSE Integrated Healthcare Conference 2025. It was a pleasure to represent the pathway teams from the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital & University Hospital Waterford. #HSE2025Conference #PosterPresentation
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Delighted to welcome our latest Back Class group to the new 1861 Gym at the Mater Hospital. A fantastic development for patient care and support for people living with back pain. #InnovationInCare #exercise #backpain @MaterPhysio @NCPTOS @HSEDubNorthEast
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Delighted to be attending the @ProgrammeSpark Spark Summit 2025 today & to have a poster on display for The Implementation of the National Integrated Low Back Pain Pathway (NiLBP) for @NCPTOS @RCSI_Irl @MaterPhysio #SparkSummit2025
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My last day of Prof. Diploma in Service Design @NCAD_Dublin . A great year with inspiring people. It has changed how I question and strive to develop solutions. It has been a busy year also doing a Prof. Cert @ucddublin in Referring for Radiological Procedures. A year of growth!
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A great team & reflection of the power of partnerships.
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30 Apr 2025
Another Back Class group kicking off today in our community partnership site in Summerhill Primary Care Centre as part of the Low Back Pain Pathway led by Senior Physiotherapist Diarmuid O’Conluain. @NCPTOS @HSELive @HSECHODNCCC #lowbackpainpathway
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Delighted to be MCing the main stage at the ISCP 2025 Conference. A first time for everything! #ISCPConf2025
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20 Mar 2025
The countdown is underway...just two weeks to go until #ISCPConf25. We can't wait to see you there, but don't forget to to register iscp.ie/events/Register-now-…
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Looking forward to chatting to 1st year physiotherapy students from University College Dublin @ucd_sphpss about my career to date & current role. #physiosofthefuture
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What a great start to the week! We welcomed back some patients who have been through our Back Class program for a focus group. Work can be hard & busy, but hearing how much impact the work has on people’s lives, makes it all worth it. @MaterPhysio @NCPTOS #lowbackpainpathway
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An issue very close to my own heart. Recently, a dear friend waited over one year in an acute hospital for a bed in the NRH. A busy ward, not appropriate for his needs. It just isn’t good enough @DonnellyStephen @SimonHarrisTD thejournal.ie/readme/head-in…

Brain injury: Rehab is crucial, but survivors are often forgotten and just left to exist

Dr Karen Foley of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland says early rehab is key, but this area is substantially under-resourced in this country.

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A honor to present all the hard work of the Low Back Pain Pathway teams at @MaterPhysio & @UHW_Waterford
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18 Nov 2024
National Integrated LBP Pathway is transforming back pain care Launched in Oct '23 in Dublin & Waterford, it uses MDTs, triage tools & community physiotherapy to cut wait times & reduce surgeries. High satisfaction so far! #HealthcareInnovation @StephenPhysio @ThermaCareHeat
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Delighted to have had the opportunity to present on the National Integrated Low Back Pain Pathway today at the joint @_ISCP_ @CSPNI1 Advanced Practice Study Day. @NCPTOS @HSECHODNCC
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12 Nov 2024
The ISCP and CSP look forward to welcoming delegates, speakers and exhibitors to the Advanced Practice Study Day in the Fairways Hotel in Dundalk @_ISCP_ @CSPNI1
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Lovely seeing you.
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📢Still time to have your say @RCSI_Physio @uccphysio @UCDPhysio @PtTcd @AlliedHealthUL @UCC_CT @ucd_sphpss @_ISCP_ @iscp_pd if you qualified as a physiotherapist in the last 2 years. Details in poster below Your opinion is very important #newgrads
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