Specialist Musculoskeletal and Specialist Running Physiotherapist
James graduated with an MSc in Physiotherapy in 2006, having previously completed a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science. James is our clinical lead for our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service and is a highly experienced member of the team with over 16 years’ experience across a wide range of physiotherapy settings.
Beginning his career at NHS Grampian, he quickly found his niche in the musculoskeletal out-patient setting, working in Inverurie, Woodend and Woolmanhill Clinics, expanding his knowledge in chronic pain, acupuncture and exercise prescription skills. Upon leaving the NHS in 2012 to join SPEAR Physiotherapy, his passion for sport developed and has included providing Physiotherapy support to swimming, hockey, curling and squash at both national and international level.
In 2014, James was the lead physiotherapist for Tuvalu at The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and helped support the Scottish Woman’s Hockey and Scottish Swim teams in their preparation for the same games. Alongside his clinic work, James is the Scottish Institute for Sport Co-ordinator for Grampian, overseeing the health and rehabilitation for the area’s more talented athletes.
On the home front, James’s love for running helped create his own running assessment, which is now offered here at SPEAR. This service has helped recreational and international runners /tri-athletes achieve the capacity to continue their training programme to meet their specific goals. He is passionate in providing specific and individual rehabilitation to meet client and athlete needs. James has further investigated and researched the role of the foot in running and has been able to incorporate a wide variety of assessments and treatment plans for plantar fasciitis, achilles tendon and heel pain. James also has a successful programme ‘Unlace The Brace’ which is a 30 day strengthening plan which can be found here www.payhip.com/physiorun
A keen runner himself, James partakes in all distance events from 5km-ultra marathon and endurance distances. He shares his journey and reviews of all things running related at www.physiorun.net
At SPEAR, we deliver the highest quality, hands-on physiotherapy, so you know you are getting the best care tailored to your individual needs.
Our expert team specialise in injury rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and performance profiling.
