Orla O’Rourke

Orla qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Plymouth in 2023. Following graduation, she worked within the NHS in the North East of England, gaining broad clinical experience across a range of specialties including acute amputee rehabilitation, ICU respiratory physiotherapy, Trauma & Orthopaedics, surgical rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal outpatients.

Orla joined The Physio Group in March 2025 after returning home from England. Since joining the clinic, she has continued to develop her musculoskeletal expertise through the clinic’s structured training programme, including spinal mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, peripheral joint assessment, and progressive rehabilitation for post-operative and sports-related injuries.

Orla has a developing clinical interest in pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, supporting women experiencing pelvic and lower back pain during pregnancy. Her approach focuses on safe movement, symptom management, and maintaining strength and function throughout pregnancy within a musculoskeletal physiotherapy scope.

Orla takes a practical, exercise-focused approach to rehabilitation, helping patients restore movement, strength, and confidence as they return to everyday activity and sport.

Outside of work, Orla plays camogie for her local club and enjoys gym training and walking her dogs.