High-Performance Physiotherapist & Lecturer
Christian Coombs
Qualifications & registrations:
Christian holds Postgraduate qualifications in Injection Therapy from the Royal College of Surgeons, a
Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy from Curtin University, an MSc in Strength & Conditioning from St. Mary's University, London,
a BSc in Chartered Physiotherapy from Cardiff Medical School, and a BSc (Hons) in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Wales.
Professional experience:
Christian is a highly experienced High-Performance Physiotherapist with an extensive background in sports
rehabilitation, biomechanics and athletic performance. He is a lecturer at the Technological University of the Shannon on the BSc in
Athletic Therapy & Rehabilitation programme, and a member of the Sport Ireland High-Performance Panel for Physiotherapy.
Sport experience:
He has held key leadership roles in elite sport, including Head of Medical for Offaly GAA (2023–Present),
High-Performance Senior Physiotherapist with Sport Ireland, Strength & Conditioning Coach for Wales Paralympic Rugby Team 2026 and
Head Physiotherapist for Westmeath Gaelic Football (2011–2015).
Special interests & expertise:
Spinal Pain & Manipulative Therapy
Post-Operative Care (THR | TKR | Shoulder)
Return to Play Strategies
Nerve Tissue Mobilisation
Sprinting Mechanics & Biomechanics
Performance Testing
Complex Knee Rehabilitation (ACLR / Meniscus)
Muscle-Based Injury Rehabilitation
Gait Analysis & Orthotic Prescription
Dry Needling & Acupuncture
Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Injection Therapy
Strength & Conditioning