Niall Barefoot

Physiotherapist

Niall Barefoot

Niall Barefoot

Physiotherapist

Biography: Niall is a physiotherapist who graduated from Keele University before moving back home to Exeter. Niall completed his physiotherapy rotations in the NHS, gaining invaluable experience in a variety of different wards and inpatient settings before moving to Exeter City Football Club where he is now the Lead physiotherapist for the academy – a dream come true for a lifelong Exeter City supporter.

Niall has now completed his second season at Exeter City and has achieved a 0% re-injury rate in his second season and specialises in sport specific lower limb sports injuries. Niall also works with the GB and England paralympic football teams, allowing him to travel worldwide providing pitch side first aid and rehabilitation programmes during competitions.

In his spare time Niall loves to travel along the coast and go surfing, as well as trying to escape the country when he can.

Qualifications: 

BSc in Physiotherapy – Keele University. First class honours with an international year.

Sports taping

Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Sport

RLSS Beach Lifeguard Qualification

Surf England Surf instructor