Fiona Noonan-Taylor
BSc Hons Physio, MSc (Advanced Healthcare Practice)
Chartered Physiotherapist, MISCP
Fiona qualified from Manchester University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 1997. Having worked in hospital settings and private practice in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, Fiona returned to Ireland in 2006 to set up West Limerick Physiotherapy Clinic with Claire Noonan. The mission statement was clear, to provide the highest quality, evidence-based physiotherapy treatment for patients in collaboration with other clinical specialists in their field.
Fiona completed an MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice from the University of Limerick in 2017. She continues to develop her specialist interest in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, including neck, lower back, pelvic and shoulder pain. During the MSc program, she completed rehabilitation guidelines for the conservative and post-operative management of shoulder pain. Her research thesis proposed the first physiotherapy rehabilitation guidelines for patients following Superior Capsule Reconstruction (SCR) of the shoulder.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Fiona has developed a specialist interest in the treatment of Women’s and Men`s Pelvic Health including pregnancy-related pain, post-prostatectomy, pelvic girdle pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, overactive bladder (OAB) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). She is happy to see patients with long-standing, complex lower back, pelvic, neck and shoulder pain that requires a rehabilitation focus in their treatment plan.
Academic Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Physio, Manchester University, UK, 1997.
- Post-graduate Cert, (Orthopaedic Manual Therapy), Curtin University, Perth, Australia, 2005.
- MSc, (Advanced Healthcare Practice), University of Limerick, Ireland, 2017.
- Principles of joint and soft-tissue injection, Keele University, UK, 2018.
Advanced Clinical Courses
Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA)
- Advanced pelvic floor & over-active bladder (OAB) assessment and treatment, London, 2019.
- Advanced pelvic floor in exercise & sport, London 2019.
- Advanced assessment & treatment of stress urinary incontinence & pelvic organ prolapse, Dublin 2019.
Affiliations
- CORU No: 030515.
- Member of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (MISCP).
- Member of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women`s Health and Continence (CPWHC).
- Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
- Member of Irish Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation Society (ISERS).
Claire Noonan
BSc Hons Physio, MSc (Advanced Healthcare Practice)
Chartered Physiotherapist, MISCP
Claire has worked in both the public and private sector since graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Physiotherapy from Manchester University in 2001. This has included working in Ireland, UK, Australia, and New Zealand and on returning to Ireland in 2006 she established West Limerick Physiotherapy Clinic.
Claire completed many post-graduate studies to include an MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice at the University of Limerick in 2017 with a focus on vestibular rehabilitation and shoulder rehabilitation.
Pursuing a special interest in treating vertigo and balance-related conditions; Claire also has extensive experience in treating neurological conditions such as stroke, head injuries, MS, and Parkinson’s disease.
Claire has developed a keen interest in treating neck and lower back pain to include whiplash related symptoms. Claire is a member of the Irish and Australian Societies of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Personal interests include cooking, cycling, hill walking, pilates, yoga, and travelling.
CORU No: PT030423
Academic Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, 1st, Manchester University, UK, 2001 .
- Diploma Neurological Rehabilitation, University of Western Australia, 2006
- Post-graduate Cert, (Orthopaedic Manual Therapy), Curtin University, Perth, Australia, 2006.
- MSc, (Advanced Healthcare Practice), University of Limerick, Ireland, 2017.
Advanced Courses
- Bobath training for neurological conditions
- Vestibular Rehabilitation, Dublin, 2018
- Concussion Management Dublin 2018
- Deep Dry Needling
Affiliations
- Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Vestibular Rehabilitation (ACPIVR)
- Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA).
- Migraine Association Ireland
- Member of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (MISCP).
- Member of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (CPPP)
- Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
- Member of Irish Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation Society (ISERS).
