Alan Rankin
PAR Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic, United Kingdom
Biography
Alan Rankin completed his BSc Hons in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University in 1995 and MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine at University of Wales in 2006. He was physiotherapist to Rangers FC from 1995 to 1998, Port Vale FC from 1998-2000 and Charlton Athletic FC from 2000-2004. In addition, he was physiotherapist for Wales FA from 2003-2005 and Glasgow Rocks Pro basketball from 2006-2015. He is currently a sports physiotherapist for Scottish FA, Scottish Rugby, British Gymnastics, British Athletics and British Hockey. He also teaches on the National Sports First Aid programme for Scotland and is a student clinical educator for Glasgow Caledonian University’s Physiotherapy programme. He has completed his FIFA- Diploma in football medicine.
Abstract
Abstract : Return to competition in elite sport following injury- A clinician’s perspective