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How to hire a sports physiotherapy in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A sports physiotherapy in Ireland costs €60–€150 per session, typically around €90. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a sports physiotherapy in five steps

  1. Are you on the CORU register for that profession, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — injury Prevention Strategies — sports physiotherapists also focus on injury prevention through education and conditioning programs.
  2. How does physiotherapist's experience change the price?Specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does complexity of the injury change the price?It is the difference between a quick visit and a long one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does duration of the session change the price?The time agreed is what the quote is built on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Sports physiotherapy typically does not cover surgical interventions or medical imaging — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a sports physiotherapy job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

the CORU register

CORU REGULATES BY PROTECTED TITLE, NOT BY WHAT SOMEBODY DOES. Where a title is protected, only a registrant may use it — the physiotherapists' register opened in 2016 and the title became protected once the grandparenting period closed. CORU's registers are open for dietitians, medical scientists, occupational therapists, optometrists and dispensing opticians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, radiographers and radiation therapists, social workers, speech and language therapists and social care workers. Search the name on Check the Register at coru.ie before you book, and if the registration number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there. Not restricted: the treatment itself, where the title is the thing protected — so ask what qualification, from whom, and check the register that does exist.

Search the CORU register for that profession for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. coru.ie →

Insurance

Expect professional indemnity insurance — ask for the insurer and the limit, because for a hands-on treatment it is the only real recourse. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

Identity

Providers on Locufy prove who they are with photo ID before they can be booked; the ID-checked badge shows who has done it, and the document itself is deleted once the check is made. For a sports physiotherapy coming into your home it is the cheapest check there is.

Look for the ID-checked badge on the card, before you message anyone.

VAT

No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you on the CORU register for that profession, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — injury Prevention Strategies — sports physiotherapists also focus on injury prevention through education and conditioning programs.

“How does physiotherapist's experience change the price?”

A good answer: Specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the injury change the price?”

A good answer: It is the difference between a quick visit and a long one. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does duration of the session change the price?”

A good answer: The time agreed is what the quote is built on. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Sports physiotherapy typically does not cover surgical interventions or medical imaging — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a sports physiotherapy job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect professional indemnity insurance — ask for the insurer and the limit, because for a hands-on treatment it is the only real recourse — manual Therapy Techniques — manual therapy techniques, including massage and joint mobilization, are often employed to alleviate pain and enhance mobility.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the sports physiotherapy starts, and an itemised invoice after — assessment and Diagnosis — sports physiotherapy begins with a thorough assessment to identify injuries or physical issues.

Getting the quote right

  • Physiotherapist's experience — specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe.
  • Complexity of the injury — it is the difference between a quick visit and a long one.
  • Duration of the session — the time agreed is what the quote is built on.
  • Specific techniques used — what you pick at the start sets most of the price.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They are not on the CORU register for that profession, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
  • They will not talk about it: physiotherapist's experience — specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the injury — it is the difference between a quick visit and a long one
  • They will not talk about it: duration of the session — the time agreed is what the quote is built on
  • A price for the sports physiotherapy before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
LOW
€60
TYPICAL
€90
HIGH
€150

What a sports physiotherapy costs: €60–€150 per session

The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Injury assessment and Rehabilitation program design each carry their own band. Sports Physiotherapy price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Sports physiotherapys near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstPhysiotherapist's experience — specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe — that is what the sports physiotherapy is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the injury — it is the difference between a quick visit and a long one — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfDuration of the session — the time agreed is what the quote is built on — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherSpecific techniques used — what you pick at the start sets most of the price — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the sports physiotherapy is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, access to facilities — the easier the access, the less of the day it takes.

Assessment and Diagnosis
Sports physiotherapy begins with a thorough assessment to identify injuries or physical issues.
Manual Therapy Techniques
Manual therapy techniques, including massage and joint mobilization, are often employed to alleviate pain and enhance mobility.
Injury Prevention Strategies
Sports physiotherapists also focus on injury prevention through education and conditioning programs.
Injury Assessment
A thorough evaluation of your injury to determine the extent and nature of the problem.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility in the affected area.
Sports Massage
Therapeutic massage aimed at relieving muscle tension and enhancing recovery.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — injury Prevention Strategies — sports physiotherapists also focus on injury prevention through education and conditioning programs, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the sports physiotherapy has gone.
Test what was doneManual Therapy Techniques — manual therapy techniques, including massage and joint mobilization, are often employed to alleviate pain and enhance mobility — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. assessment and Diagnosis — sports physiotherapy begins with a thorough assessment to identify injuries or physical issues — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a sports physiotherapy's card means something — injury Prevention Education — advice on techniques and strategies to prevent future injuries during physical activity.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itReport it to the CORU register.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a sports physiotherapy: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the physiotherapist's experience, the complexity of the injury, and the duration of the session. Specialised treatments or advanced techniques may also lead to higher fees.

A typical sports physiotherapy session usually lasts between 45 minutes to an hour. However, the duration may vary depending on the individual's needs and the specific treatment being provided.

While general physiotherapists can address many sports injuries, consulting a specialist may be beneficial for complex cases. Qualified sports physiotherapists have additional training in sports-related injuries and rehabilitation.

Many clinics offer same-day appointments for urgent cases, but availability can vary. It's advisable to contact the clinic directly to inquire about immediate care options.

Yes, many physiotherapy clinics allow for the booking of multiple sessions or related services, such as massage therapy. This can often provide a more comprehensive treatment approach.

Sports physiotherapy typically does not cover surgical interventions or medical imaging. It focuses on non-invasive treatments, rehabilitation, and injury prevention strategies.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. CORU — public protection FAQs: which registers are open
  2. CORU — the registration boards
  3. CORU — Physiotherapists Registration Board
  4. Citizens Information — registration of health and social care professionals
  5. Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010, Schedule 1 — exempt activities
  6. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  7. Revenue — PHYSIOTHERAPY (Medical and related services) — Exempt
  8. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  9. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only