Alan has built up a wide variety of experience since he qualified with a BSc Hons physiotherapy in 1998 from Glasgow Caledonian University.
He initially worked for the NHS in both Glasgow and Northamptonshire where he gained valuable experience working across a number of clinical specialities including Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. On his return from Northamptonshire Alan started his Sports injury Physiotherapy experience at Rangers football club.
After leaving the NHS Alan worked as the first team Physiotherapist with St Mirren Football club before moving into the Hampden Sports Clinic as a Senior Physiotherapist.
Alan became Head of Physiotherapy and clinical services at the Hampden Sports Clinic from 2017 until moving on from his position in 2024.
Combined with his clinic work Alan has since 2013 been the Physiotherapist for Scottish FA Under 21 and has also worked with the mens senior national football team. He has recently taken on a role at the University of Bath as a professional development advisor on the Football medicine MSc course which is ran in conjunction with FIFA.
Alan was head of therapies and clinic lead at the 2018 European Championships Aquatics, 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Alan has a wide experience in Physiotherapy practice both from his time in the NHS and Sports injury work with a special interest in Pre and Post operation rehabilitation for Hip, Knee and Ankle Surgery.
