Mr John Phelan

Mr John Phelan is a registered Physiotherapist and Nutritionist with a specialist focus on musculoskeletal physiotherapy, persistent pain and tendinopathy management. He operates from Life Fit Physio in Upper Ballygarvan, Cork, where he provides integrated physiotherapy, nutrition, and shockwave therapy services.

His clinical work includes assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation for persistent pain conditions, and movement analysis. He provides physiotherapy-led bike fitting services incorporating movement screening, bike fitting technology and performance assessment of cylists and triathletes. He also delivers running injury services, including running gait analysis using motion sensor technology, shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon and muscle injuries alongside rehabilitation programmes tailored to activity level and sport.

His practice includes cardio-metabolic testing services such as VO₂ max assessment and resting metabolic rate measurement to support exercise prescription and nutritional planning. He provides nutrition consultations informed by metabolic testing, as well as structured exercise and rehabilitation programmes.

Mr Phelan holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Leeds Beckett University and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences from University College Cork. He has worked in NHS and private physiotherapy services, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and occupational health settings, with experience in outpatient clinics, hospital wards, and rehabilitation services.

His previous roles include senior physiotherapy positions within NHS services in Scotland and physiotherapy and occupational health work in corporate and clinical environments. He has experience delivering workplace health assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and education on musculoskeletal health and sedentary behaviour.