Days and Hours available
Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:30PM
Wednesday: 2:30PM – 7PM
Thursday: 9AM – 1PM
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Patients appreciate Niall's thorough, evidence-based approach and his commitment to helping them achieve long-term results rather than temporary symptom relief.
Every consultation includes:
• Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis
• Clear explanation of your injury and recovery plan
• Individualised exercise rehabilitation
• Hands-on treatment where appropriate
• Joint mobilisation techniques
• Soft tissue therapy
• Dry needling
• Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training when indicated
• Objective strength and functional testing
• Progressive return-to-sport planning
• Education to reduce the risk of future injury
His goal is to give every patient confidence in both their diagnosis and their recovery.
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Niall works with patients of all ages and activity levels, including:
• Recreational athletes
• AFL and football players
• Netball players
• Runners
• Gym-goers
• Strength athletes
• CrossFit and HYROX competitors
• Office workers
• Teen athletes
• Active adults wanting to stay healthy
• Patients recovering from surgery
Whether your goal is returning to competition, getting back into the gym, running without pain or simply moving comfortably again, every rehabilitation program is designed around what matters most to you.
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Niall regularly helps patients manage and recover from:
• Sports injuries
• ACL injuries and rehabilitation
• Knee pain
• Patellofemoral pain
• Meniscus injuries
• Hip and groin pain
• Hamstring strains
• Calf injuries
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Plantar heel pain
• Ankle sprains
• Running-related injuries
• Shoulder pain
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Shoulder instability
• Neck pain
• Lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Lumbar disc injuries
• Tendinopathies
• Muscle strains
• Post-operative rehabilitation
If your condition requires additional investigations or collaborative care, Niall works closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment.
Evidence-Based Care
Objective assessment. Individualised rehabilitation. Measurable progress.
Performance Focused
Helping you return to work, sport and training stronger than before.
Collaborative Care
Working alongside TSRH's chiropractors, myotherapists and remedial massage therapists to provide comprehensive rehabilitation when required.
Niall Kershaw Physiotherapist
Evidence-Based Physiotherapy
Pain can stop you from doing the things that matter most, whether that's training in the gym, playing sport, keeping up with your family or simply getting through your day comfortably.
Niall Kershaw is a Physiotherapist who believes successful rehabilitation is about more than reducing pain. His focus is on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms, restoring confidence in your movement and helping you return stronger than before your injury.
Working with everyone from recreational exercisers and office workers to competitive athletes, Niall combines evidence-based physiotherapy with exercise rehabilitation, strength and conditioning principles and objective performance testing to deliver personalised treatment plans that create lasting results.
Based at The Sports Recovery Hub, Niall works closely with patients throughout every stage of their recovery, ensuring they not only return to activity but have the strength, mobility and confidence to stay there.
Book an appointment today and start your recovery with a clear plan.
A Different Approach to Physiotherapy
Recovery shouldn't stop when your pain settles.
Many injuries return because the underlying cause has never been addressed. While reducing pain is an important first step, true rehabilitation focuses on restoring movement quality, rebuilding strength and preparing your body for the demands of everyday life, work or sport.
Every appointment with Niall begins with understanding your goals, assessing how your body moves and identifying the factors contributing to your symptoms. From there, he develops an individualised treatment plan designed specifically for your body, lifestyle and activity level.
Treatment combines hands-on physiotherapy with progressive rehabilitation, ensuring every stage of your recovery has purpose and measurable progression.
Rehabilitation That Goes Beyond Pain Relief
Exercise is one of the most effective tools available for long-term recovery, but only when it is tailored to the individual.
Niall develops personalised rehabilitation programs based on your injury, current capacity and long-term goals. Rather than providing generic exercise sheets, your program is progressed using objective testing and regular reassessment to ensure you're continually improving.
Where appropriate, rehabilitation may include:
• Strength training
• Balance and proprioception
• Running retraining
• Plyometric progression
• Return-to-sport testing
• Blood Flow Restriction training
• Sport-specific rehabilitation
• Injury prevention strategies
The goal is to ensure your body is prepared not only to return to activity but to continue performing with confidence.
Education is Part of Every Appointment
Understanding your injury is one of the most valuable parts of rehabilitation.
Niall believes patients achieve better outcomes when they understand why their symptoms developed, what their recovery timeline looks like and how they can actively contribute to their rehabilitation.
Every consultation includes practical advice on pain management, activity modification, exercise progression and strategies to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
Professional Background
Originally from Ireland, Niall completed his Physiotherapy degree at Trinity College Dublin before gaining experience across private practice, sports medicine and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
His clinical interests include sports injuries, lower limb rehabilitation, spinal pain, post-operative rehabilitation and helping active people return to the activities they enjoy.
Niall has a particular passion for combining manual therapy with progressive exercise rehabilitation and objective performance testing to help patients recover stronger and build long-term resilience.
Working within the multidisciplinary team at The Sports Recovery Hub allows him to collaborate closely with chiropractors, myotherapists, remedial massage therapists and exercise professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your initial physiotherapy consultation includes:
• A detailed discussion about your symptoms and goals
• Comprehensive physical and movement assessment
• Diagnosis and explanation of your condition
• Hands-on treatment where appropriate
• Individualised rehabilitation program
• Practical advice to support your recovery between appointments
• A clear plan outlining the next steps towards achieving your goals
Every recommendation is tailored specifically to you, ensuring you leave your appointment with confidence and clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
No. Physiotherapists are primary healthcare practitioners, meaning you can book directly without a referral.
Will I receive exercises?
Yes. Exercise rehabilitation is an essential part of recovery and every program is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Do you treat sporting injuries?
Absolutely. Niall regularly works with athletes across a range of sports, helping them recover safely and confidently return to competition.
Can physiotherapy help after surgery?
Yes. Physiotherapy plays an important role following many orthopaedic surgeries, including ACL reconstruction, shoulder surgery, knee surgery and tendon repairs.
Is dry needling included?
Dry needling may be incorporated into your treatment where clinically appropriate and discussed with you beforehand.
Do I have to stop training?
Not always. In many cases, training can be modified rather than stopped completely. Niall will help you continue exercising safely where possible.
Ready to Recover with Confidence?
Whether you're recovering from an injury, preparing to return to sport or simply wanting to move without pain, Niall is committed to helping you achieve lasting results through evidence-based physiotherapy and personalised rehabilitation.
Book your appointment today and take the first step towards moving better, recovering stronger and performing at your best.