principle osteopath
Dale is the founder and head of clinical practice at Hardiman Performance. His focus is on the evidence based diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal complaints.
Dale is a Registered Osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council and holds a Masters Degree in Osteopathy (M.Ost) with Distinction.
Dale is a former professional MMA athlete, a keen AG triathlete who recently completed his first full distance race qualifying for the 2021 Ironman World Championships. He is passionate about helping other sportsmen and women recover from sports related injury and get back to competitions.
His current client case load includes athletes in a variety of sports at all levels, professional, international, amateur and novice (boxers, footballers, tennis players, martial artists, power lifters, body builders, and endurance athletes).
At Hardiman Performance Dale works with a broad patient group of including manual workers, office workers, entrepreneurs, athletes, expectant mothers and elderly populations. Of note Dale has a particular clinical interest in the treatment, rehabilitation and management of back, neck and shoulder pain.
His Story
At 16 years of age he joined and spent 5 years serving in the Royal Marines. During this period of time he developed his passion for life, health and wellness. Post service and whilst studying to become an Osteopath Dale competed internationally and professionally in MMA where he became British Champion
Pushing his body on a daily basis led him to experience many injuries which left him in intense pain and frustrated at not being able to use his body to the full. When he was offered surgery for a traumatic shoulder injury but being keen to avoid such a drastic intervention, Dale wanted to find an alternative which led his to this fascinating career.
His specialist area is in the treatment of back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain. He has also carried out research into the treatment of athletic groin pain/hip pain and due to his past is extremely passionate about treating helping athletes reduce and recover from injury.
Dale’s ethos is to provide honest, evidence based advice to rehabilitate to his clients in a timely and efficient manner.
Appointments can be made using the online booking form below or by contacting the clinic on 01582 318980.
