David Saenz

David Saenz is a highly skilled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience in Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. Specialising in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and orthopedic rehabilitation, he has built a reputation for working alongside professional athletes around the globe. Prior to his work in the UAE, David contributed to the National Health Service in Costa Rica, supported the Olympic Committee of Costa Rica, and practiced within private healthcare facilities in Spain and Scotland.

David’s extensive clinical experience includes working privately with numerous professional footballers at the peak of their careers, where he focuses on injury rehabilitation, prevention, and a particular interest in addressing Padel-related injuries. He utilises a variety of evidence-based treatment techniques aimed at pain modulation and tissue healing, with a strong emphasis on manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation.

His academic qualifications are equally impressive, holding a postgraduate qualification in Physiotherapy from The University of Medical Sciences in Costa Rica, an MSc in Advanced Sports Physiotherapy from The University of Seville, Spain, and an MSc in Osteopathic Techniques for Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunctions from the University Pontifical of Salamanca, Spain. In addition, he is a Certified Osteopath (C.O) from the School of Osteopathy of Madrid, Spain.

David employs a diverse range of techniques in his practice, including exercise-based rehabilitation, invasive therapies such as ultrasound-guided epidurals and dry needling, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT), Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR), and various taping methods. He is also proficient in osteopathic manual techniques, the Mulligan Concept (MWM, NAGS, SNAGs & PRP), as well as managing TMJ and orofacial pain, supported by strong clinical reasoning and screening skills.