In person · Derriaghy
Physiotherapy assessment & treatment
For sports injuries, back and neck pain, joint problems and post-surgery rehab. A full assessment, a clear diagnosis and hands-on treatment from your first visit.
Physiotherapy face to face & online
From pain to performance. Then built to last.
Chartered physiotherapist with over 19 years' experience across elite sport, private practice and the NHS. My aim is to help you find what's causing your problem, help you fix it, and get you stronger than before.
HCPC registeredReg. no. PH81987
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Bupa recognised
Aviva recognised+Other major insurersContact me to book
Who I am
Hi, I'm Dervla.
I'm a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with more than 19 years' experience across elite sport and private clinics in Northern Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, as well as NHS outpatients. I'm also an Advanced Practitioner in an NHS orthopaedic service, where I work alongside orthopaedic consultants, review scans and imaging, and see complex joint, spine and sports problems every week.
Pitch-side, I've worked with Northern Ireland's senior women's football team, including at the Euros, and with Antrim's All-Ireland winning ladies Gaelic football squad. Today I look after players at Cliftonville Ladies, Basketball NI and St Patrick's GAA, Lisburn.
Every patient sees me, start to finish. You get a clear explanation of what's going on, a plan built around your life, and the same standard of care I give to international athletes.
Dervla
Outside the clinic
When I'm not treating, you'll find me out on the bike, on the basketball court, or climbing rocks with my family. I know what it takes to fit training around work and family life, so every plan I write has to fit real life too.
How I work
Three stages, one plan.
Getting out of pain is the first step, not the finish line. We work through each stage together, at the pace your body is ready for.
Stage one
Out of pain
A thorough assessment to find the real cause, then hands-on treatment, advice and the right exercises to settle things down quickly.
Stage two
Back to performance
Progressive strength, running and sport-specific rehab with clear markers, so you know when you're ready to return to training and competition.
Stage three
Longevity
Building strength and resilience that keeps you running, lifting and playing for years, and lowers the chance of the injury coming back.
What I offer
Treatment and training, under one roof.
In person in a state-of-the-art gym, or online wherever you are. Every plan is built for you, never copied from a sheet.
Online · anywhere
Online sessions
Video consultations for assessment, advice, rehab progression and check-ins. Ideal if you're busy, travelling, or live outside Lisburn.
Rehab
Individualised rehab programmes
Your exercises sent to your phone through the Rehab Guru app, with videos so you know exactly how to do each one.
- Progressed as you improve
- Return-to-run and return-to-sport plans
Strength & conditioning
Hyrox & running
Physio-led S&C to build the engine and the durability for Hyrox, road races and marathons.
- Strength sessions and run programming
- Load managed around niggles
Strength & conditioning
Gaelic games & basketball
Strength, speed and robustness for field and court athletes, from the same physio who works pitch-side and court-side every week.
- Pre-season and in-season plans
- Late-stage injury rehab
Teams I've worked with
Trusted by teams at every level.
The same approach I use with international and county players is what you get in clinic.
NI
CL
BNI
SP
AGoogle reviews
What patients say.
★★★★★
"Dervla treated me recently for a hamstring injury. She was absolutely brilliant and really took time to talk me through exactly what was happening with my injury, and exactly what I would need to do to recover… Happy to say I am back running again."Louise J. · Google
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"Loved that any exercises were individualised and sent as easy-to-follow videos, which really helped speed up my recovery."Stephen L. · Google
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"She helped me recover from injuries and sort out stubborn niggles so I could be race-ready for my triathlon. She's not only incredibly knowledgeable and effective as a physio, but also so kind, warm, and friendly."Jenny M. · Google
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"I've worked with Dervla for 12 months now, while training for 2 full distance triathlons… She always sees everything from the athlete's perspective and tailors everything around your own lifestyle with the bigger picture in mind."Ryan · Google
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"She goes above and beyond in her treatment to find the root cause of an injury for a long term solution. I highly recommend Dervla to anyone for any injury."Brian M. · Google
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"She quickly figured out what was causing my achilles pain and gave me a clear effective plan. I'm feeling so much better thanks to her expertise."AnnMarie G. · Google
How to book
Book online in under a minute.
- Choose your sessionInitial assessment, follow-up, online session or S&C.
- Pick a time that suitsSee my available times and book straight in.
- Get your confirmationYou'll get a confirmation email and reminders. Your rehab programme follows in the Rehab Guru app.
Online booking
Bookings are managed securely through Rehab Guru.
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Using health insurance? Please don't book online. WhatsApp or email me and I'll book you in directly.
Can't see a time that suits? Get in touch. Because of my work with sports teams, not all of my availability is shown online, so I can often fit you in at another time.
Prefer to message? WhatsApp 07344 109265Email dervla@dervlamurphyphysio.com
Find me at Unit 22–23a, Derriaghy Industrial Estate, Dunmurry, Lisburn BT17 9HN