Allan Kershaw
Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner
Allan is an advanced practice physiotherapist at the Hampden Sports Clinic and part time lecturer on the masters programmes at Glasgow University and Glasgow Caledonian Universities. He graduated from the Robert Gordon University as a physiotherapist in 2008 having previously undertaken a biochemistry degree. He worked at the Southern General hospital for 4 years undertaking rotations ranging from orthopaedics to neurosurgery and spinal rehabilitation.
Allan spent time working in New Zealand where he developed his passion for biomechanics. He was fortunate to get the opportunity to work with professional athletes from rugby, athletics, cycling and golf to name but a few. Since returning to the he has continued his work with elite athletes through his role as a Paralympic classifier with British cycling and working at the Glasgow European championships and European indoor athletics championships.
He has also under taken extensive post graduate training in pain science, rheumatology, manipulative therapy and running, cycling and golf biomechanics. Allan uses these skills to undertake specialist running and cycling analysis. He also has a special interest in treating all manner of shoulder conditions.
Allan is a keen sportsman and represented Ireland at hockey. Allan has since progressed to triathlon and iron man events and ultimately ultra-marathons. Allan has completed in multiple ultra events including the West Highland Way, but really just enjoys being out in the hills no matter the weather.
Allan is a member of the Chartered Society of physiotherapists and is registered with the Health Professional Council.