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Podcast: Pro-footballer Mark Reynolds harnesses competitive edge to recover from ACL rupture
Pro-footballer Mark Reynolds ruptured his ACL while playing for Aberdeen FC, because the initial pain subsided quickly he didn’t realise the extent of the injury. The team physio was worried though and scans revealed a rupture. Mark immediately turned his competitive nature to acing his recovery. Listen here on your favourite player With an incredible…
Read MoreTackling sudden cardiac arrest in sport – new podcast episode with Dr Jonny Gordon
In the latest episode of our podcast Surgical Goals we chat to the the Scottish FA‘s new National Team Doctor, Dr Jonny Gordon. Jonny has a special interest in sudden cardiac arrest in sport, he answers all our questions about how and why it can happen in seemingly fit and healthy athletes. When Christian Eriksen…
Read MoreWork starts on new Nursing College at The Duncan Hospital, Bihar
We are delighted to share with you the news that the ground-breaking ceremony took place in February for the new Duncan Hospital College of Nursing. This huge project has been years in the planning and funding and we are so excited that it is finally underway. It has long been the dream of our supported…
Read MoreRugby great Chris Paterson – new podcast episode
We were very lucky to be able to chat with rugby legend Chris Paterson for the latest episode of our podcast Surgical Goals. Chris was joined by friend and former Scotland and Lions physio Stuart Barton. Chris talks about his amazing journey – from a rugby-mad Border’s lad to playing in four World Cups. Throughout…
Read MoreNew podcast episode – ice-man Sam Blanchet
Having given your all playing rugby at the highest level and then to find you are at a point where injuries are hampering you and affecting your love for the sport what do you do? Retire gracefully or take up a dangerous new sport and aim to be an Olympian? If you are former England…
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We launch our podcast – Surgical Goals
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new podcast Surgical Goals, presented by Professor Mackay and co-host, broadcaster Jennifer Reoch – available now on all major platforms. Together the pair will be exploring the world of sports injury, treatments, rehab, and recovery by talking to guests from Olympians to weekend warriors from…
Read MoreWe are open and look forward to welcoming you
Coronavirus update: February 2022 We are pleased to say that The Mackay Clinic is open for consultations and surgery. Professor Mackay is carrying out face-to-face consultations but is also happy, at this time to carry out telephone consultations. Both in-person and phone appointments can be booked by calling the dedicated BMI Ross Hall line on…
Read MoreGood news as we launch into 2022
A very Happy New Year to everyone. We are starting the new year with good news as more clinical InternalBrace research papers are published. Both of these relate to the knee. The first looks in detail at the outcome of a severe multi-ligament knee injury. Taking this extreme case the paper debates that InternalBrace surgery…
Read MoreA tribute to Walter Smith
Walter Smith was a gentleman and a friend to so many and will be missed. He was a sporting giant but was respected for so much more. As a younger player, I was indebted to him for his encouragement and the opportunity he offered me inviting me to Ibrox as an enthusiastic trialist. I witnessed…
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