David Dalton Spinal Pain & Sports injury specialist
MISCP, MCSP, MSOM, MMACP, AACP, Chartered Physiotherapist
Professional Profile:
David Dalton is the CEO/Clinical Director of PhysioCare, Dublin’s leading physiotherapy clinic network. After graduating with a BSc. (Hons) degree from Keele University (1998), David began his career treating patients in UK and Irish hospitals as well as various private clinics in and around the greater Dublin and Meath areas before establishing PhysioCare & specializing in spinal pain treatment, sports injury rehabilitation, and complex musculoskeletal conditions across these communities.
Serving Dublin Communities Since 2001
David has treated thousands of patients from Castleknock, Blanchardstown, Rathfarnham, Mount Merrion, and surrounding Dublin areas. His extensive experience includes working with local sports clubs, treating everything from marathon runners’ injuries to swimmers’ shoulder problems, and helping office workers overcome chronic back pain as well as postoperative patients.
What David Specializes In:
Chronic back and neck pain relief,
Sports injury recovery (swimming, water polo, running),
Post-surgical rehabilitation (complex spinal patients),
Complex spinal conditions,
Shoulder injury treatments,
Foot and ankle problems (especially post operatively).
David’s treatment philosophy centers on three core principles: fix the problem, manage ongoing conditions, or refer to appropriate specialists when needed. Every treatment plan is evidence-based and tailored to help Dublin patients return to their active lifestyles.
Why Dublin Patients Choose David:
Graduated The Society of Orthopaedic Medicine (1999),
Masters in Manual Therapy (2003),
Over 25 years of treating Dublin patients,
Specialist in complex and challenging cases,
Personal experience with sports injuries.
Beyond the Clinic
David understands the frustration of injury from personal experience. As a former marathon runner who learned to listen to his body’s limits, and an active swimmer and water polo player, he brings genuine empathy to treating sports injuries. This personal insight, combined with his clinical expertise, helps him connect with patients facing similar challenges in their recovery journey.
