At Donnybrook Sports Medicine, we pride ourselves on the highest calibre of physiotherapists delivering world class care to our patients.
Nathan Cardy & Eduard Mias are available for both face-to-face and online consultations which can be booked through our online booking page.
Both of our Chartered Physiotherapists are fully registered with CORU and eligible for coverage with all major Irish insurance companies (please check your health insurance policy for specific coverage).
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 holds the position of ISCP Vice President 2024-2026. Nathan 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.
• Vice President, Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapy 2024 - 2026.
• Board Member: Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapy 2022 - Present.
• Committee Member: ISCP Research Network 2017 - 2023.
• Committee Member: ISCP Professional Development Standing Committee 2020 - Present
• Guest Lecturer TCD Physiotherapy: 2015 - 2023
• Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Limerick: 2021
Eduard Mias MISCP: Chartered Physiotherapist
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy (PG Dipl)
The University of Bath (The United Kingdom), 2013
Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MSc. MSK)
The University of Queensland (Australia), 2008
Cum Laude Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc PT)
Hogeschool van Amsterdam (The Netherlands), 2006
Degree in Physiotherapy (Diploma PT)
University of Vic (Spain), 2002
Eduard Mias
Ed Mias is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with advanced specialist training in sports medicine.
Ed has over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 15 years embedded within elite international sport environments. He has extensive experience supporting athletes and teams across Olympic programmes, international rugby and world-class athletics, including roles with the Irish Rugby Football Union, British Athletics and the English Institute of Sport.
Ed is a recognised specialist with expertise in accelerated rehabilitation, running mechanics integration and neuromuscular assessment, with a strong focus on bridging gym-based rehabilitation to high-speed sport performance. Ed is highly experienced working with professional athletes to achieve high performing return to play following lower limb injuries. He has a strong focus on injury prevention and applied research with evidence based return-to-play strategies for athletes competing at every level including at Olympic Games, Rugby World Cups and international championships.
Ed is a regular contributor to academic teaching, research and professional education in sports rehabilitation and performance. He has developed multiple clinical protocols across many sports organisations and has completed an international fellowship in ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation.
International & Club Affiliations
• Man City Football Club, Senior Mens: (April - May 2026)
• Ulster Rugby, Senior Mens (Jan 2026 - April 2026)
• Irish Rugby Football Union, U20s and Seniors Mens & Womens 7s + XVs (Oct 2019 - Nov 2025)
• British Athletics, World Class Program Athletes (Sept 2014 - Oct 2019)
• English Institute of Sport (Oct 2021 - Sept 2014)
• Chelsea FC, Academy (2012 - 2013)
• Fulham FC, Academy (2010 - 2012)
Major Competition Involvements
• Olympic Games (2012, 2016, 2024)
• World Rugby Sevens Series (2022-24)
• Six Nations Championship (U20s & Senior) 2021-22-23
• Junior Rugby World Cup (2023)
• Rugby Autumn Internationals (2021)
• World Athletics Championships (Indoors & Outdoors) 2017 & 2019
• European Athletics Championships (Indoors & Outdoors) 2016 & 2018
• Diamond League Series (2014-2019)
• Youth Olympic Games (2014)