Dan Donnelly

BSc; MSc; MHCPC; MCSP

Physiotherapist | Strength & Conditioning Coach

Dan is a versatile and experienced physiotherapist with a strong background in musculoskeletal care, education, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. His clinical experience spans private practice, elite sport, post-operative rehabilitation, and the Ministry of Defence.

At Nuffield Health, he managed complex musculoskeletal and surgical cases, with a particular focus on ACL reconstructions and rotator cuff repairs. He also led the review and update of post-operative protocols. Dan is passionate about improving return to sport, reducing re-injury risk, and helping patients resume daily activities.

Dan has taught sports therapy at the University of Essex and published four research papers, including work on return to sport after ACL injury and low back pain. His strength and conditioning work has supported athletes from a world number one telemark skier to international runners, regional swimmers, and Paralympians.

Dan also has international experience in Kuwait, where he managed a multidisciplinary team, delivered education, and provided nutritional coaching. He brings strong clinical reasoning and a commitment to patient-centred care.

SPECIALIST INTERESTS

• Sports injuries and return to play

• Post-operative shoulder rehabilitation, including cuff repairs, replacements and subacromial decompression

• Manual therapy for orthopaedic post-operative procedures, including lymph drainage

• Sports massage and mobilisation for sporting recovery and rehabilitation

• Nutrition in the general and sporting population

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Sport and Exercise Science

• MSc Physiotherapy

• Biomechanics Level 7 coaching diploma

• Thai massage, lymph drainage and myofascial release

• Acupuncture

• Pilates mat and reformer

• Precision Nutrition Coach

• Sports Massage Diploma

• Personal Trainer Level 3

• Advanced Kettlebell Instructor

• CSCS Qualified

• HeartMath HRV Practitioner

• Swimming Teacher Level 2

• Rugby Level 2 Coach

• Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques Diploma