The Clinician Revealed

TCR: S1: E10 Phil Glasgow


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In this episode we speak with leading physiotherapist, clinician & researcher:


Phil Glasgow


Phil is currently Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the Irish Rugby Football Union having previously held the position of Head of Sports Medicine at the Sports Institute Northern Ireland for 14 years. He was Chief Physiotherapy Officer for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games where he led the physiotherapy team of the most successful British Olympic Team in history. 

Phil is particularly interested in the craft of leadership and in understanding factors that influence effective return to performance. Widely published and regarded as a leader in sports physiotherapy, Phil regularly presents at international conferences on areas related to sports medicine and performance. He is Visiting Professor of the School of Sport at Ulster University and teaches on a number of postgraduate sports medicine programmes at several UK and European universities. 

Phil Glasgow has extensive experience in high performance sport as a practitioner, researcher, coach and mentor to the ‘team behind the team’. 


In this episode we discuss:

  • Phil’s passion for excellence, engaging with people and for being the best he can at all times
  • His fascination for mastery & performance and how this has helped him and others that he has worked alongside, become not only better clinicians but also better humans
  • His clinical & personal journey and how he really enjoys being part of the bigger picture (it’s not all about me)
  • How mountaineering helps Phil recharge his soul away from work
  • Why seeking out and spending time around other highly motivated individuals, working in different environments, has helped Phil’s professional & personal growth.
  • How the right mindset and life values are more important than training facilities
  • Some of the key mentors and people that have helped shaped Phil’s career
  • How teaching & speaking at conferences was so invaluable to developing key skills 
  • How important IDENTITY, PURPOSE & COMMUNITY are to work & life
  • Phil’s TOP THREE tips for up and coming therapists & clinicians. 



Facebook: @hdpnglobal 


Twitter : @philglasgow 


LinkedIn: Phil Glasgow 


Instagram: @hdpnglobal


Education https://www.hd-pn.com 


Personal website: www.philglasgow.com

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The Clinician RevealedBy Health Development & Performance Network