About Us
Karl Gilligan
Karl is a qualified Physical Therapist and a member of the Irish Association of Physical Therapists (MIAPT). He also has an Honours Degree in Sports Science and is currently completing his Masters in Strength & Conditioning. He has worked with elite athletes across a variety of sports: Rugby, GAA, Soccer, Golf, Olympic Canoeing and recently Triathlon. Having played competitive rugby at AIL Division 1 level for many years and at inter-county level in Gaelic football he understands the needs and demands of elite athletes. For strength and conditioning advice and consultation, go to Karl’s website
www.kg-elite-performance.ie for further details.
He is not an ordinary physical therapist, but combines a broad range of treatments such as myofascial release, massage, mobilising, manipulation, stretching and strengthening to release stiff joints, with the aim of restoring pain free range of motion.
Karl provides individualised rehabilitation/prehabilitation programmes for his patients using his own innovative methods which have delivered fantastic results for his patients. His clinic offers a holistic approach whereby his physical therapy and strength and conditioning skills merge to offer a comprehensive approach for the competitive athlete as well as the weekend warrior.
- Qualifications:
- Physical Therapist (MIAPT)
- Orthopaedic Massage Therapist (Centre of Pain Management, Dallas, Texas)
- MSc in Strength & Conditioning (currently completing)
- BSc (Hons) in Sport Science
- Accreditations:
- Member of Irish Association of Physical Therapists
- Irish Institute of Sport Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach
- NSCA CSCS
- Experience:
- Bray Wanderers FC Physical Therapist 2009 – Present
- Physical Therapist to Eoin Rheinisch (4th Place at Beijing Olympics) 2009 - Present
- Physical Therapist to Richard Kilpatrick (Professional Golfer)
- Westmeath Senior & U-21 Strength & Conditioning Coach 2009 - Present
- Consultant to IRFU & ERC for International Referees
- Fitness Advisor for IRFU & Leinster Rugby 2003 – 2007
- Leinster Academy & Sub-Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Ireland U-19 2006 World Cup Strength & Conditioning Coach
