Lucy Macdonald

Lucy Macdonald

Chartered Physiotherapist and Director of Octopus Clinic

Lucy Macdonald has been a sports physiotherapist since 2004, with experience treating professional and amateur sports people including members of the GB ski and powerlifting teams. In 2012 Lucy contributed advice articles to Men’s Fitness UK, which predated and then shared a website with Coach. Lucy also contributed five stretches and exercises that will feel amazing after a day at the office to Coach in 2017. In 2022, Lucy continues her work as a chartered physiotherapist and director of Octopus Clinic.

Latest articles by Lucy Macdonald

Spine

How To Fix Back Problems

By Lucy Macdonald last updated

Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains some of the most common back problems and how to prevent and fix them

Back Exercises
injury

Tennis Injury Fixes

By Lucy Macdonald published

Top sports physio Lucy MacDonald outlines three common tennis injuries

Sport
powerlift

How To Powerlift Safely

By Lucy Macdonald published

Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains how to improve your technique for injury prevention

Barbell Exercises
Prevent snowboarding injuries | Men's Fitness UK

How To Prevent Snowboarding Injuries

By Lucy Macdonald published

Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains some of the most common snowboarding injuries and how to treat them

Sport
Fitness

How To Avoid Knee Pain When Skiing

By Lucy Macdonald published

Heading for the piste? Physio Lucy Macdonald explains what you can do to avoid common skiing-related knee injuries

Sport
injury

How To Fix Ankle Injuries

By Lucy Macdonald published

Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains some of the most common ankle injuries and how to treat them

Health
injury

How To Treat Neck Injuries

By Lucy Macdonald published

Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains some of the most common neck injuries and how to treat them

Health
injury

How To Fix Shoulder Injuries

By Lucy Macdonald published

Top physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains how your shoulders work and how to protect them

Shoulder Exercises
injury

How To Treat Knee Injuries

By Lucy Macdonald published

Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains some of the most common knee injuries and how to treat them

Health