Nigel Plummer
Private Practice
Nigel Plummer is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a special interest in spinal rehabilitation, exercise therapy, and clinical Pilates. With a passion for movement and a background in both hospital and private settings, Nigel combines hands-on clinical expertise with a strong focus on empowering individuals through education and evidence-based rehabilitation exercise. He is known for his dynamic teaching style, comprehensive assessments, and commitment to helping clients regain strength, confidence, and control in their recovery.
Nigel takes a whole-person approach, working collaboratively with clients to identify the root causes of pain and guide them on a path toward lasting improvement. Whether treating back pain, nerve-related conditions, or supporting clients with chronic illness, his approach is always grounded in empathy, clarity, and active rehabilitation.
Nigel currently leads several group rehabilitation programmes at the Evidence-Based Therapy Centre in Galway and continues to offer one-to-one physiotherapy sessions. With a warm and approachable manner, Nigel is dedicated to helping individuals move better, feel better, and build resilience through personalised care and performance-focused rehabilitation.
Clinical Focus & Experience
Nigel supports clients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions, with specialist interest in:
Spinal Conditions & Nerve Pain
Nigel has extensive experience treating spinal complaints such as neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, and other nerve-related issues. He is passionate about restoring movement and function for those whose daily life is disrupted by spinal discomfort.
Lower Limb Rehabilitation
From running related injuries, osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee, to ankle sprain or fractures. Nigel has guided his patients in restoring their lower limb function and return to play.
Upper limb Rehabilitation
Clinical conditions of the upper limb can be hard to navigate as the upper limb is essential for use in everyday tasks. Nigel has worked with multiple conditions of the shoulder, elbow and wrist such as overuse injuries to actue surgical rehabilitation.
Older Adult Rehabilitation.
Having worked across multiple elder care settings—including Galway Hospice, nursing homes, and rehabilitation wards—Nigel provides tailored support for older adults, focusing on falls prevention, mobility, strength, and independence.
Chronic Pain & Complex Needs
Through his work in both public and private healthcare, Nigel has supported individuals living with long-term or complex health conditions, providing thoughtful and progressive rehabilitation solutions.
Qualifications & Professional Background
Nigel graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the European School of Physiotherapy in Amsterdam in 2018. He completed an accelerated honours programme and returned to Galway to begin his clinical career.
He has worked in diverse healthcare environments, including:
- Galway University Hospitals (GUH) – in orthopaedics, general medicine, care of the elderly, and rehabilitation in Merlin Park Hospital.
- Private Practice – treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions.
- Galway Hospice & Nursing Homes – specialising in palliative care and rehabilitation for those with life-limiting conditions.
Nigel began working with the Evidence-Based Therapy Centre in 2022 where he delivers both individual physiotherapy appointments and a range of specialist exercise classes.
In 2025, Nigel started studying an MSc in Advanced Practice
Conditions Treated
Back Pain
Fitness & Exercise
Foot Pain & Orthotics
Fractures
Joint Surgery
Neck Pain
Pain in the Workplace
Painful Joints
Postural Problems
Sports Injuries
Whiplash
Neurological Conditions
Antenatal & Post Natal
Additional Information
Nigel Plummer is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a special interest in spinal rehabilitation, exercise therapy, and clinical Pilates. With a passion for movement and a background in both hospital and private settings, Nigel combines hands-on clinical expertise with a strong focus on empowering individuals through education and evidence-based rehabilitation exercise. He is known for his dynamic teaching style, comprehensive assessments, and commitment to helping clients regain strength, confidence, and control in their recovery.
Nigel takes a whole-person approach, working collaboratively with clients to identify the root causes of pain and guide them on a path toward lasting improvement. Whether treating back pain, nerve-related conditions, or supporting clients with chronic illness, his approach is always grounded in empathy, clarity, and active rehabilitation.
Nigel currently leads several group rehabilitation programmes at the Evidence-Based Therapy Centre in Galway and continues to offer one-to-one physiotherapy sessions. With a warm and approachable manner, Nigel is dedicated to helping individuals move better, feel better, and build resilience through personalised care and performance-focused rehabilitation.
Clinical Focus & Experience
Nigel supports clients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions, with specialist interest in:
Spinal Conditions & Nerve Pain
Nigel has extensive experience treating spinal complaints such as neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, and other nerve-related issues. He is passionate about restoring movement and function for those whose daily life is disrupted by spinal discomfort.
Lower Limb Rehabilitation
From running related injuries, osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee, to ankle sprain or fractures. Nigel has guided his patients in restoring their lower limb function and return to play.
Upper limb Rehabilitation
Clinical conditions of the upper limb can be hard to navigate as the upper limb is essential for use in everyday tasks. Nigel has worked with multiple conditions of the shoulder, elbow and wrist such as overuse injuries to actue surgical rehabilitation.
Older Adult Rehabilitation.
Having worked across multiple elder care settings—including Galway Hospice, nursing homes, and rehabilitation wards—Nigel provides tailored support for older adults, focusing on falls prevention, mobility, strength, and independence.
Chronic Pain & Complex Needs
Through his work in both public and private healthcare, Nigel has supported individuals living with long-term or complex health conditions, providing thoughtful and progressive rehabilitation solutions.
Qualifications & Professional Background
Nigel graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the European School of Physiotherapy in Amsterdam in 2018. He completed an accelerated honours programme and returned to Galway to begin his clinical career.
He has worked in diverse healthcare environments, including:
- Galway University Hospitals (GUH) – in orthopaedics, general medicine, care of the elderly, and rehabilitation in Merlin Park Hospital.
- Private Practice – treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions.
- Galway Hospice & Nursing Homes – specialising in palliative care and rehabilitation for those with life-limiting conditions.
Nigel began working with the Evidence-Based Therapy Centre in 2022 where he delivers both individual physiotherapy appointments and a range of specialist exercise classes.
In 2025, Nigel started studying an MSc in Advanced Practice
1st floor ,
GEATA NA CATHRACH APARTMENTS,
Galway,
Galway,
Ireland
1st floor ,
GEATA NA CATHRACH APARTMENTS,
Galway,
H91 W26K,
Galway
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Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists,
13 Adelaide Road,
Dublin,
D02 P950,
Ireland