Sports physiotherapy · Drumcondra
Run by Eimear Keane — chartered physio, MSc La Trobe. VALD and Output strength testing, active rehab in Drumcondra. Built for people who train.
15+
Years sports physio
Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Dublin. Public hospitals, professional sport, private practice.
MSc La Trobe
Sports & Exercise Physio
Titled with the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Listed High-Performance Provider with Sport Ireland.
TUH MSK
Clinical Specialist
Chartered Physiotherapist, CORU-registered. ISCP member on the CPSEM committee. Clinical Specialist in MSK triage at Tallaght University Hospital.
How I work
Four steps. No mystery.
Every session moves through the same four-step arc — assessment first, then a plan you actually understand, then the work, then proof it's working.
01
Assess.
Build a clear understanding of what's actually going on. Objective testing, not guesses.
02
Plan.
Agree the treatment plan with you, in plain English, anchored to your goals.
03
Treat.
Active rehab in the gym, using strength testing and the equipment that proves what's working.
04
Evaluate.
Track progress against the goals we set. Adjust as you adapt.
What I treat
Three kinds of work, one approach.
Sports injuries.
For runners, gym members, weekend athletes, and the in-between. Hamstrings, knees, ankles, shoulders, the bits that fail mid-session.
- Hamstring strains
- Ankle & knee instability
- Shoulder & rotator cuff
- Acute soft-tissue
Pain that won't go away.
The grumbles that have been there a few weeks, or a few years. Specialist interest in hip and groin pain, particularly hip dysplasia.
- Chronic back & neck
- Hip & groin pain
- Tendinopathy
- Bone stress injuries
Strength testing & return to sport.
VALD and Output equipment for objective measurement. Return-to-run, return-to-sport, post-surgical rehab — measured, tracked, decided on data.
- Force-plate testing
- Return-to-run protocols
- Post-surgical rehab
- Performance baselines
The difference
Most physio is guesswork dressed up in clinical language.
VIA Physiotherapy is built around two things that almost nobody else in private practice does properly.
Objective strength testing.
VIA uses VALD strength testing and Output Sports performance testing to measure exactly where you are — strength, asymmetries, force production — and tracks every change. You see the data. Decisions are made from it, not from a hunch.
Active rehab in a real gym.
Most physio happens in a treatment room with a plinth and a couple of resistance bands. VIA Physiotherapy is based inside a fully-equipped gym, with the squat racks, plates, sleds, and machines you actually need to recover and get stronger.
What to expect
Five things people ask before they book.
What does the first session entail?
An assessment first — a discussion plus a physical exam to figure out what's actually going on. From there we agree a treatment plan together, anchored to your goals. You'll leave with a clear diagnosis, a plan, and any exercises we covered.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that gives me access to the area I'm assessing — gym gear is perfect. Bring layers if you'd like the option of dressing down or up depending on what we're testing.
What should I bring?
Anything that helps me understand the injury — referral letters, radiology reports, scan images, the trainers or boots you train in. If you've got it, bring it.
Do I need a referral?
No. As a chartered, CORU-registered physiotherapist I see private patients directly — no GP referral needed.
Can I claim from my private health insurance?
Yes. My services are claimable with the major Irish health insurance providers. I'll provide a receipt for your claim. You can also claim 20% of physio fees as a tax credit through Revenue's Med 1 scheme.
