Diarmaid Lally
Westport
Summary
Dynamic and passionate Certified Athletic Therapist and Student Physiotherapist with a robust background in sports injury assessment/management and neurological rehabilitation. Experienced in sporting, inpatient, outpatient, and team environments with good interpersonal and interprofessional skills. Areas of interest include biomechanics of performance and injury, musculoskeletal evaluation/treatment, sports injuries, and promoting exercise for general population. Expertise in exercise prescription for community health, but a particular focus on exercise prescription for rehabilitation and return to performance of athletic populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist Intern
UPMC Mardkye Area
Cork
02.2025 - Current
- Assessment, rehabilitation, education, and prevention of injuries in elite, recreational, and everyday athletes, using accurate, objective measures and evidence-based treatments. Conditions included chronic LBP, post-op shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, ankle sprains, ACLR, meniscus issues, muscle strains, facet joint and disc issues, and tendinopathies.
Student Physiotherapist
HSE South West
Clonmel
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assessing, treating, educating, and planning discharge for a varied neurological population. Experience working with conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's, spinal cord injuries, falls, frailty, dementia, post-ICU syndrome, and general care of the elderly. Interaction with a wider MDT, ensuring optimal patient care.
Student Physiotherapist
Bons Secours Hospital
Cork
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Assessing, treating, educating, and onward referral of an elective orthopaedic population following total hip/knee arthroplasty, ACLR surgery, Achilles tendon repair, joint arthroscopies, and meniscal repair/debridement. Lead instructor of a weekly post-op exercise class.
Certified Athletic Therapist
ExWell Medical
Dublin
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted weekly exercise class for community-based older adults with chronic conditions, such as obesity, cardiac issues, respiratory conditions, and cancers. Assessment and treatment of any MSK complaints.
Athletic Therapist
Kilbarrack GAA Club
Dublin
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assessment, treatment, education, and prevention of sports injuries for a Senior Men's Football team. Providing pitch-side cover, pre-match taping, strapping, and prehab, as well as emergency first response.
Assistant Athletic Therapist
Lebanon Valley College
Philadelphia
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessing, treating, educating, and preventing sports injuries for multiple collegiate sports teams, including American football, men's and women's soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, basketball, and cross country. Providing pitch-side cover and emergency first response.
Assistant Athletic Therapist
St. Patrick's Athletic
Dublin
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assessment, treatment, education, and prevention of various sports injuries for adolescent academy soccer players from under 13s up to under 19s inclusive. Providing pitch-side cover and emergency first response.
Education
Master of Science - MSc in Physiotherapy
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland10-2025
Bachelor of Science - BSc in Athletic Therapy And Training
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland10-2023
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Exercise prescription
- Gait analysis
- Musculoskeletal evaluation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Sports injury management
- Clinical reasoning
Certification
- Emergency First Response, Cardiac First Response, & CPR Certified (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council).
- Manual and Patient Handling Trained.
- Certified Athletic Therapist under ARTI.
- Myofascial Trigger Point Course with Dr. Johnson McEvoy.
Accomplishments
- Completed a research study entitled: Effect of positive education on exercise-induced hypoalgesia in healthy adults using dynamic resistance exercise.
- Level 2 certificate in Coaching 2017
Affiliations
- Gaelic Football with Louisburgh GAA
- Recreational running
- Health and Fitness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physiotherapist Intern
UPMC Mardkye Area
02.2025 - Current
Student Physiotherapist
HSE South West
01.2025 - 03.2025
Student Physiotherapist
Bons Secours Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Athletic Therapist
ExWell Medical
01.2023 - 05.2023
Athletic Therapist
Kilbarrack GAA Club
01.2023 - 04.2023
Assistant Athletic Therapist
Lebanon Valley College
08.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Athletic Therapist
St. Patrick's Athletic
01.2022 - 04.2022
Master of Science - MSc in Physiotherapy
University College Cork
Bachelor of Science - BSc in Athletic Therapy And Training
Dublin City University
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