Plain answers for people thinking about physio
What happens in a session, how to get ready, what it costs and what you may be able to claim back. Written for patients, in ordinary language.
Preparing for your first online physiotherapy session
Where to put the camera, what to wear, what to have beside you, and what to expect in the 30 minutes.
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Can you claim physiotherapy back on health insurance or tax in Ireland?
Usually part of it, on most plans, under day-to-day benefits. The amount depends on your plan. Tax relief has a catch. Here is how to check.
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Back pain: why most of the treatment happens at home
What the research says treats most back pain, why the work is done between appointments rather than in them, and what a video session with a physiotherapist involves.
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Hamstring injury: how it heals and why it comes back
Where hamstring injuries happen, what the research says about recovery, and why the weeks after you return to sport matter most.
Read the guideWritten by the Book a Physio team. Approved for publication on 14 September 2026. Last updated 4 September 2026. General information, not a diagnosis. How we write and review pages.
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