Find a physiotherapy clinic in Wexford
Wexford's physiotherapy provision is modest in scale but well-distributed for a town of roughly 20,000 people serving a wider catchment across the south-east. PillsCard lists six verified clinics, most clustered within a short walk of the town centre and the quays, with additional coverage extending toward Whitemill Industrial Estate and the Clonard side. The mix is shaped by three demands: an ageing residential population needing musculoskeletal and post-orthopaedic rehab, a steady flow of GAA and rugby injuries from local clubs, and referrals from Wexford General Hospital's outpatient pathways. Unlike Dublin or Cork, there is no dominant chain presence — provision here is predominantly independent, sole-practitioner or small partnership practices, several combining physiotherapy with acupuncture, sports therapy or chiropody under one roof.
The landscape is fragmented rather than consolidated. Physio South East operates as one of the more visible sports-and-musculoskeletal focused practices, while Wexford Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Clinic reflects the common local pattern of blending manual therapy with complementary modalities. Revive covers general rehab and post-injury work, and Model Foot Clinic — although primarily podiatric — is frequently cross-referenced by physiotherapists managing lower-limb biomechanics and gait issues. Beyond conventional MSK practice, RehabCare provides community-based neuro-rehabilitation and disability support services, and Aiséirí Roxborough sits in the residential addiction-recovery space where physiotherapy features as part of broader wellness programming. There are no hospital-embedded private physiotherapy chains here; most clinicians hold CORU registration and work independently of Wexford General's HSE outpatient department.
Pricing & coverage
Expect to pay roughly €55–€75 for an initial physiotherapy assessment in Wexford, with follow-up sessions typically €45–€60. Sports massage and soft-tissue work sits around €50–€65 per hour, and dry needling or acupuncture add-ons usually €10–€20 on top of a standard session. HSE physiotherapy is free at the point of use but requires GP referral and generally involves a waiting list; medical card holders access community physiotherapy through their Local Health Office. Most private practitioners are CORU-registered, which is the statutory requirement — you can verify a physiotherapist's registration on the CORU public register. Private health insurers (VHI, Laya, Irish Life Health) reimburse a portion per visit; the medicines regulator HPRA does not oversee physiotherapy but governs any injectable or prescribed products used adjunctively.
Emergencies & out-of-hours care
Physiotherapy is not an emergency service and clinics operate standard weekday hours, with limited Saturday availability at a few practices. For acute musculoskeletal injuries out-of-hours, Wexford General Hospital's Emergency Department on Newtown Road is the local referral point, and Caredoc covers GP out-of-hours cover across the south-east including Wexford — the number is 1850 334 999. Call 999 or 112 immediately for suspected fractures with deformity, loss of consciousness, chest pain, stroke symptoms, or spinal injury. For non-urgent flare-ups over a weekend, self-management with rest, ice and over-the-counter analgesia until Monday is usually appropriate.
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Safety note
This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Consult a CORU-registered physiotherapist for individual assessment, diagnosis and treatment decisions relevant to your circumstances.