Cian O'Malley
Dublin
Summary
A motivated and dedicated student athletic therapist with hands-on experience supporting football, athletics, and GAA teams. Proficient in injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies tailored to diverse patient needs. Skilled at conducting comprehensive patient assessments and implementing interventions to facilitate recovery and enhance performance through individualised rehabilitation programs. Eager to apply learned skills in musculoskeletal evaluation and therapeutic modalities to support athletes' well-being. Seeking opportunities to contribute expertise and further develop clinical skills in a dynamic sports medicine environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Athletic Therapist
Dublin City University (DCU)
Dublin
2022.09 - Current
- Provided athletic therapy services to DCU's Athletics, Sigerson and Donaghy Cup teams, specialising in injury assessment, rehabilitation and prevention.
- Worked within a multi-disciplinary medical team, to design tailored rehab programmes, and provide immediate pitch side care during training sessions and competitions.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge and competence in taping and soft tissue therapies.
- Engaged in a dynamic role in DCU’s Student-led Clinic, offering diverse care to athletes and individuals of varying ages, developing holistic skills in healthcare, teamwork, and adaptability.
Athletic Therapist
Bluebell United F.C.
Dublin
2023.08 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive athletic therapy services as part of match day cover for the Senior Men's team ensuring immediate medical support, injury assessment and swift intervention during high-pressure game scenarios.
- Applied expertise in injury assessment, taping and rehabilitation to optimise players’ physical condition, and to aid quick recovery within a competitive sports environment.
Athletic Therapist
St. Patrick's Athletic F.C.
Dublin
2022.10 - 2023.06
- Provided athletic therapy services in the form of training and matchday cover with U14 and U15 Men's academy teams.
- Demonstrated and applied comprehensive knowledge of injury assessment and rehabilitation, whilst working with other athletic therapists, and strength and conditioning coaches, to develop individualised rehabilitation programmes.
- Supervised both gym-based and pitch-based rehabilitation sessions for injured athletes as they progressed toward their return to play.
- Worked internationally with the U15 Mens team in a four-day competition, providing injury assessments, tapings and soft tissue therapy, aswell as working with the athlete's to maintain peak performance levels in the hot climate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Therapy And Training
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Old Bawn Community School
Dublin, Ireland 06.2021
Skills
- Communication: I have used this skill within both clinical and sporting settings, to ensure effective understanding of injury management and rehabilitation for patients. I have adapted complex medical information to athletes and coaches, in order to provide clarity and build trust, and I also prioritise open communication for optimal athlete care and performance.
- Clinical Reasoning: I have demonstrated this skill primarily in clinical settings to swiftly diagnose sports injuries, by dissecting complex scenarios using various factors like athletes' history, and subjective and objective findings. This skill is essential as it has helped me to develop tailored treatment and rehabilitation programmes to ensure a swift return to play.
- Empathetic and Patient: As an athletic therapist, I prioritise understanding patient's physical and emotional struggles, to build trust and encourage open communication about their injuries and concerns, so that I can support them along their rehab journey. As an athletic therapist it is also important to recognise the varying pace of recovery for each individual. This patience involves listening to the individual, to foster a supportive and adaptable environment for them to progress at their own speed.
- Patient Assessment/Rehabilitation: I have demonstrated these skills most often by conducting thorough objective assessments, using diverse manual therapy techniques, and designing personalised rehabilitation programs. I have promoted safe return to play by tracking athletes' progress throughout their rehabilitation journey using functional testing and progress markers.
Certification
- Emergency First Response
- Cardiac First Response
- FAI Safeguarding 1 - Child Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
- ITEC Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification
- FAI PDP1 & PDP2 Coaching Badges
Accomplishments
- Current Chairman at DCU Soccer.
- Won multiple Underage League of Ireland titles at St. Patricks Athletic F.C.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Athletic Therapist
Bluebell United F.C.
2023.08 - Current
Athletic Therapist
St. Patrick's Athletic F.C.
2022.10 - 2023.06
Student Athletic Therapist
Dublin City University (DCU)
2022.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Therapy And Training
Dublin City University
High School Diploma -
Old Bawn Community School
- Emergency First Response
- Cardiac First Response
- FAI Safeguarding 1 - Child Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
- ITEC Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification
- FAI PDP1 & PDP2 Coaching Badges
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