SIAN MACRAE

Physiotherapist

Sian (Dr Sian MacRae PhD) is a Musculoskeletal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner and a member of the Association of Foot and Ankle Physiotherapists.

Sian has a particular interest in lower limb biomechanics, the influence of footwear on musculoskeletal conditions and conditions of the foot and ankle. Alongside her role here, Sian continues to work in the NHS alongside Foot and Ankle Consultants in Trauma and Orthopaedic clinics.

Sian has a Masters in Advanced Neuro-musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (University College London) as well as a PhD from King’s College London (2013) investigating the effectiveness of rocker-sole shoes in the management of chronic low back pain.

As a physiotherapy lecturer, Sian has delivered teaching related to musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Her research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals.

Sian has a keen interest in sport, having worked as a Physiotherapist with the England Women’s Lacrosse squad, attending European and World Cup championships and with rugby teams. She is also a keen swimmer.

 

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I had 5 sessions with Dr Siân MacRae for a running related Achilles injury. I was 3 months out from a planned marathon race and not feeling optimistic about recovering in time. Siân gave me a programme of strength training exercises to build from, starting with resistance bands and moving onto gym equipment and weights. She also gave me confidence to track pain levels with a score out of 10 and not necessarily get hung up on being completely pain free but to keep pain below a 4. This meant I could safely return to cross training and then running without being too worried about possible further damage.

I made it to the marathon pain free and beat my target time. Great experience, and would really recommend working with Siân. Especially for runners as she was understanding about needing to keep fitness levels up.

- Hayley R

 

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Sian’s feedback was really balanced, confidence giving and helpful. I felt listened to and safe. Her input will decide the timing of potential surgery and will be a key factor in outcome.

 

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Thanks to Sian I am back to running without ankle pain now :)

 

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Very professional and friendly, put me at my ease completely.

 

 

Specialties

foot & ankle