Dr. Nathan Cardy MISCP: Chartered Physiotherapist
Education
BSc. (Physio)
Trinity College Dublin, 2011
PGC (Statistics)
Trinity College Dublin, 2016
PGC (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
Trinity College Dublin, 2017
PhD: Physiotherapy
Trinity College Dublin, 2019
”Physical function in patients undergoing arthroscopic meniscus surgery of the knee.”
NATHAN CARDY
Nathan Cardy, PhD is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist working in Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics.
Nathan has a background in both hospital based physiotherapy (2011 - 2015) and academic research (2015 - 2019). Nathan's research in joint injury - specifically looking at cartilage injury of the knee has set him apart as an expert in sports surgery rehab. Currently working in Private Practice, Nathan also works with amateur and professional athletes across multiple sports - Nathan has been a lead physio for Irish Rugby & Leinster Rugby development teams and has held both rehab roles and traveling physio roles across multiple Irish Rugby squads (mens and womens) since 2021.
Nathan has completed multiple post graduate traning courses in orthopaedics, manual therapy, dry needling and sports trauma. He has also taught on the Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Modules to physiotherapy students at Trinity College Dublin. He continues a Lead Physio role with Old Wesley RFC and Rathgar HC, alongside multiple team affiliations.
Nathan currently sits on The Board of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and continues to contribute to international discussion, research and teaching in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
International & Club Affiliations
• Old Wesley RFC Lead Physio: 2015 - Present
• IRFU Physio Contractor (Senior Women’s and 7s programs): 2021 - Present.
• Rathgar Hockey Club Physiotherapist: 2020 - Present
• Leinster Rugby Men’s Under-19s Summer Program: 2021 - 2023
• IRFU Lead Physio Men’s U18s Clubs & Schools: 2021 & 2022
• Dublin City Exiles Lead Physio: 2019 - 2022
• Hockey Ireland Squad Physio (Senior Ladies): 2016 - 2018
Achievements
• Chartered Physiotherapist (MISCP) 2011 - Present.
• Board Member: Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapy 2022 - Present.
• Committee Member: ISCP Research Network 2017 - Present
• Committee Member: ISCP Professional Development Standing Committee 2020 - Present
• Guest Lecturer TCD Physiotherapy: 2015 - 2023
• Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Limerick: 2021