Throughout my career as a sports physiotherapist, I have been extremely privileged to work with some truly inspiring individuals & wonderful characters. In my current role, working with British Athletics (until recently UK Athletics), one person that fits that description...
Back in the 1980's, a researcher called Bob Goldman asked a group of elite athletes the following question:
"There is a pill in front of you. It is a performance enhancing drug, that is illegal but also 100% undetectable. If you take it, you will be guaranteed success in...
Last week's blog regarding the NFL Players' Association members confidence in their team medical staff prompted a great deal of interest & debate. Of those athletic trainers & physiotherapists who took the time to comment & have been exposed to such environments (be them...
There's no doubt that the event grabbing the majority of the American headlines at the weekend was Superbowl XLVII, which was contested between the San Francisco 49ers & the eventual victors, the Baltimore Ravens.
The game was the tenth Super Bowl hosted by the city of New...
Whilst watching one of the throwers train this morning, the discussion turned to the effects of cryotherapy. The athlete concerned was planning a double training block consisting of a throws & drills session, followed by a 45 minute break & a subsequent weights session...
On Wednesday evening, 23rd January, 2013 @ 20:00 (GMT), Alan McCall will present a live online seminar on the "Application of Science in Football".
The seminar hosted by Human Performance Global is free to attend, clicking on the link:
http://hpg.adobeconnect.com/r3lf6qwfr4s/
So the talking point in the sporting press over this last week was Lance Armstrong's confession in a televised interview with Oprah Winfrey & initially, my plan had been to discuss my thoughts on the whole sordid affair. However, I don't feel that Lance deserves any more of...
As we all ease our way into 2013, those intent on setting New Year's resolutions are now entering the phase where the Christmas excess is becoming a distant memory & the holy & ivy have long been burnt off...now the real evaluation of will power & discipline begins! As for me...
Following my blog on 21st December, 2012, announcing that Ulrik Sandstrom will be presenting his Manual Muscle Testing course incorporating a bonus session from Donna Strachan with instruction on the use of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation, I can now point you in...
So here I sit, with 2012 hurrying out the door like the guest you wished never had to leave. It barely seems a few weeks since I ushered in the New Year at home in Edinburgh hosted by my friends Steve & Abbie (Currie) at their new house, with laughter, banter & a...
I am a dynamic, innovative & experienced Chartered Physiotherapist, having worked in elite sport since 1998. I have additional qualifications in exercise physiology, strength & conditioning & sports massage.