RAPID Physiotherapy Dublin 12

RAPID Physiotherapy Dublin 12 RAPID is a physiotherapy and sports medicine clinic which focuses on quickly and accurately diagnosi

13/03/2026

The hardest work is already done. Now it’s about timing.

When you’re heading into a fight, the final few weeks of training aren’t about pushing harder — they’re about tapering smart.

Heavy gym work has already been banked. Now the focus shifts to:
�⚡ Keeping lifts fast and explosive�📉 Reducing training volume to stay fresh�🏋️ Maintaining intensity without grinding reps�🧠 Using short neural primer sessions in fight week

The goal is simple: arrive fresh, sharp, and ready to perform — not tired from the gym.

Great performance isn’t just about how hard you train.
�It’s about when to push and when to pull back.





27/02/2026

🥊 Inside a Pro Fighter’s Prep

When you’re competing at UFC level, strength and conditioning isn’t optional — it’s essential.

Shauna Bannon trusts RAPID to keep her strong, resilient, and ready for fight camp. From managing past injuries to building strength that holds up through weight cuts and hard sparring, every session is about long-term performance and prevention.

Clear explanations.

Attention to detail.

Programs you can actually follow when you leave the clinic.
�That’s how we help athletes stay consistent and stay in the game.

Because at the highest level, looking after your body isn’t a luxury — it’s a non-negotiable.

23/02/2026

Elite athletes don’t wait to feel ready.

They prepare to dominate.

We’re delighted to be working with UFC athlete as she prepares for her next fight.

At RAPID, we bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance, combining clinical precision with high-performance training.

This isn’t generic S&C.

This is preparation with intent.

⭐️We’re always learning ⭐️We were delighted to welcome  to deliver a CPD session for the RAPID x Rocky Fitness team.Sami...
01/12/2025

⭐️We’re always learning ⭐️

We were delighted to welcome to deliver a CPD session for the RAPID x Rocky Fitness team.

Sami is an exceptional Strength & Conditioning practitioner with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of elite sporting environments. He has a rare ability to take complex concepts and translate them into simple, effective coaching frameworks.

Our team gained huge value from his session on acceleration and linear running mechanics — an area where Sami’s knowledge is world-class.

Sami currently works as the Lead S&C Coach with the Dublin Senior Ladies Football team, and continues to build on his extensive clinical and performance background from his time at the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic. He has also recently begun seeing athletes privately at the top class facilities at .

A massive thank you to Sami for sharing his expertise with us. We wish him all the best in his new role — and if you’re an athlete looking to elevate your performance or rehabilitation, be sure to check him out.

03/11/2025

The RAPID Row – Build Strength, Not Compromise

Most people row with their arms and forget about their foundation.

At RAPID, we coach the row for what it really is:

→ Control through the shoulder blade
→ Load through the lower body
→ Power from a stable base

No shoulder pinching. No ego lifting. Just clean movement that builds real strength.

30/10/2025

What Is the AC Joint?

If you play contact sports, you’ve probably heard of (or injured) this:

The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a small joint at the top of your shoulder

— and it’s vulnerable in sports like rugby and GAA.

💥 Tackles, landings, and collisions can put it at risk.

The good news?

Most AC joint injuries recover really well with structured rehab — no surgery needed.

We’ve been there. We’ve rehabbed hundreds. And we’ll guide you through it too.

28/10/2025

🎥 Glute Bridge: Are You Doing It Right?

Most people just thrust their hips to the ceiling — but that’s not what we’re after. 😬

At RAPID, we coach a smarter glute bridge:

✅ Rolling through the hips (posterior pelvic tilt)
✅ Driving through the heels or toes-up
✅ Avoiding low back overload

It’s not about how high you lift — it’s about how well you move.

Train better. Move smarter. Rehab properly.

22/09/2025

🎥 Episode 8 – From Injury to Victory

The final phase: worst-case scenario rehab 💥

Fatigue, awkward landings, max effort—because that’s what fights demand.

In Episode 8, Darragh earns full confidence in his shoulder... then goes 8-0 undefeated. 🏆

The work you don’t see makes the wins you can’t ignore. 💯

Massive Welcome to Aisling Keller who has recently joined the Team here at RAPID 🙌 Aisling completed her B.Sc. in Physio...
18/09/2025

Massive Welcome to Aisling Keller who has recently joined the Team here at RAPID 🙌

Aisling completed her B.Sc. in Physiotherapy at Trinity College Dublin in 2023, where she was awarded the prestigious academic scholarship “Schols.”

She went on to complete a M.Sc. in Sports and Exercise Medicine at Trinity in 2025.

She has worked across both private practice and HSE hospital settings, with experience supporting elite athletes and teams including the 2023 All-Ireland Hurling Champions St. Thomas’, the 2022 Tipperary Senior Champions Kilruane MacDonaghs, and Olympic Bronze Medallist sailor Line Flem Høst of Norway.

Currently, Aisling is Lead Physiotherapist for University College Dublin AFC men’s first team in the League of Ireland, where she manages injuries from their onset on the pitch through to full return, ensuring players come back performing at an even higher level.

She also works as the Competition Physiotherapist for the Norwegian Sailing Team in the ILCA class, a role that combines her background as an international sailor with her clinical expertise.

As an athlete, Aisling qualified Ireland for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the ILCA 6, won silver at the 2017 U21 European Championships, and achieved multiple top-10 finishes at World and European events.

She now enjoys staying active through running, strength training, surfing, hiking and swimming.

Her dual experience as athlete and clinician drives a holistic, evidence-based approach to physiotherapy. Aisling is passionate about building strong connections with those she works with, identifying the true causes of pain or barriers to performance, and helping every patient and athlete live their best life.

🧠 We're Always Learning 🧠The RAPID and Rocky Fitness teams are delighted to welcome David McCrea, Specialist Physiothera...
07/08/2025

🧠 We're Always Learning 🧠

The RAPID and Rocky Fitness teams are delighted to welcome David McCrea, Specialist Physiotherapist at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, to our clinic this week for our monthly CPD session.

David is a foot and ankle rehab expert, currently completing his PhD in Achilles rehabilitation, and brings a wealth of experience in managing complex lower limb injuries.

It’s a real privilege to have David down to share his knowledge and expertise with our teams as we continue to grow, challenge our thinking, and raise the standard of care.

Thanks for joining us, David — we’re excited to learn from you!

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Rehabilitation And Performance Initiative Dublin, Unit 3 Beechlawn Industrial Complex, Greenhills Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12
Dublin
D12

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