David qualified as a physiotherapist in 2008 from The Robert Gordon University (Aberdeen).  He initially completed junior and senior rotations in the NHS for five years, alongside working part-time in elite football.  Subsequently, David worked for almost ten years in elite football as Head Academy Physiotherapist at Celtic FC, before moving to Manchester to work for six seasons at Manchester City Academy.

Whilst working fulltime in football, David completed an MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy in 2019.  After completing his Masters David’s dissertation was published in a peer reviewed journal in September 2020 (Physical Therapy in Sport). (PMID: 32871361)  David works full time clinic hours at The Alexandra Hospital treating a variety of conditions across all ages. Alongside his work at The Alexandra, David works as a Consultant Physiotherapist for The Football Association (Men’s Pathway), and guest lectures at Manchester Metropolitan University on their Masters modules for Sports and Exercise Medicine and Advanced Physiotherapy.

David is passionate about working as a physiotherapist and empowering patients to improve their health and well-being. David’s main areas of interest are lower limb injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. Away from work David is kept busy with his five year old son and three year old daughter and tries to fit in training where he can, running to and from work.  David has spent most of his life involved in sport, either through training or working. David previously represented Scotland in track and field in his youth, and has completed ten marathons and an Ironman.

• MSK (Joints, Bones, Muscles)
• Sports Injuries
• Rehabilitation (General)

• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)