Niamh Williams | Lead MSK Physiotherapist
BSc (1st Class Honours), MISCP, CORU Registered
Niamh Williams joined TherapyXperts in 2021 and has recently become our Lead MSK Physio, specialising in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports injury presentations. Her approach is rooted in advanced clinical reasoning; moving beyond the symptoms to understand the ‘why’ behind every injury. Putting the patient at the centre of each session, she has a proven track record of successfully navigating their pain, symptoms and recovery with confidence. In her own words “by integrating the latest evidence-based technologies and a highly personalised 1-on-1 treatment model, I am committed to ensuring that every patient who walks through our doors receives the highest standard of care”.
Niamh is a qualified Pilates Instructor offering several weekly Medical Pilates Classes with a Physiotherapy Rehabilitation focus. She has taken advanced training in Acupuncture and attends regular CPD courses.
BIOGRAPHY
Niamh qualified with a 1st Class Honours BSc from Northumbria University in Newcastle, England in 2017. She went on to work in the NHS for 3 years completing rotations in all disciplines including A&E, Orthopaedics and MSK. She especially worked in the area of orthopaedic rehabilitation classes, giving her a special understanding of the use of classes in rehabilitation.
Niamh received a Star Award for her contribution and dedication to the commencement and running of a new pilot ward in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, with rehabilitation being the core focus.
Special Interests
The Spine Treating everything from the neck to the lower back including nerve pain, degenerative changes and muscle imbalances. Niamh has received specialist training in this area from Mairead.
The Knee Having ruptured both ACL’s, Niamh’s keen interest in the knee is the rehabilitation process required to get back to sport.
The Shoulder Particularly tendinopathies and frozen shoulder.
Orthopaedics While working in the NHS, Niamh helped design and teach rehabilitation classes for Total Hip and Knee Replacements and believes that the hard work starts post-surgery!
Pain Pain is a very personal/complex topic that interests Niamh greatly. She completed her thesis in this area.
Dance Injuries Niamh has a special interest in dance injuries and treatment having danced with the Grainne McArdle Ballet School in Celbridge for 10+years.
Hobbies
- Niamh played competitive hockey in both Ireland and England to a high level, winning the Stan Calvert Cup 3 years in a row. She currently plays for the Ladies 1st Team in North Kildare Hockey Club and has coached hockey at primary and secondary school levels to both girls and boys.
- Hiking all over the world is one of Niamh’s passions. She has summited Mount Fuji, Japan; Humantay Lake, an 8-day Huayuash hike across the Andes, Rainbow Mountain, Peru; and her highest peak is Huayna Potosi 6088m, Bolivia.
- Niamh is an avid musician playing both flute and piano.