The Discipline of Physiotherapy has a strong research culture grounded in evidence-based practice and real-world impact. Research in the discipline is linked to UCC Futures Health and Ageing and Brain Science. Our research spans the following areas:

• Musculoskeletal health
• Chronic pain
• Respiratory care
• Self-management
• Rehabilitation in neurological conditions
• Physical activity and behavioural change
• Frailty
• Falls 
• Parkinson's disease
• The use of digital and virtual rehabilitation technologies

Research within the discipline aims to improve care and outcomes for those with long-term conditions and is closely linked to teaching and clinical practice.

Multidisciplinary collaboration is one of the key principles of our research philosophy, staff collaborate multiple local, national and international partners. Our research approach reflects UCC’s wider commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary, international health research that responds to the needs of individuals, families, and communities.