Lisa Durnin

Lisa graduated with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2019, this was following the completion of her Bachelor’s degree in Anatomy from the University of Glasgow.

Lisa has over five years experience working within the NHS in and around Glasgow. She has worked in various specialities including Oncology, Critical Care, Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal outpatients. Her love of anatomy pushed her to pursue a senior role in Trauma and Orthopaedics, where she worked for over two years and treated many post operative patients following traumatic injuries. However, Lisa missed being involved in their long term recovery and rehab which led her to work in Musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy. Over the last year, Lisa has worked at Ross Hall private hospital, where she has had the luxury of rehabilitating patients following Orthopaedic surgeries, as well as assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries.

Dance is a passion of Lisa’s. She is a qualified dance teacher with over 25 years experience in Tap, Modern and Majorette, and more recently started taking up Ballet. Another passion of hers is Pilates, for which she is also a trained teacher. Lisa has completed her Pilates Matwork courses, and is awaiting examination to become a certified APPI Pilates instructor. Lisa enjoys incorporating these types of movements into her rehabilitation plans for her patients.

Developing a strong bond with patients is important for Lisa, as she believes that building trust and working together helps bring a better understanding and outcome to her patients. Lisa’s main aims for her patients are to move with confidence and return to normal functions, activities and sports. She has specific interests in post operative rehabilitation, shoulder injuries, and dance injuries.

Outside of work, Lisa enjoys attending dance classes, practicing Pilates and keeping fit at the gym. Lisa also loves to draw and paint to help unwind and relax.