About
Education & Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) By published works on Tendinopathy rehabilitation – (Ongoing)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – University of Montana, United States, July 2022
Postgraduate certificate in Rehabilitation Administration (RAC) - University of Montana, United States, July 2022
MSc Physiotherapy – Robert Gordon University, Scotland, 2019
BSc Sports Science & Coaching (1st Class Honours) – University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, 2015
Postgraduate Module in Exploring Leadership – University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 2021
Postgraduate Module in Researcher development – Robert Gordon University, Scotland, 2020
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), 2020
Good research practice for healthcare course – University of Aberdeen/ NHS Grampian 2019
NOSCAR research award nomination 2022
Registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC)
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Biography
Dr Ian Burton
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist & Sports Performance Specialist
In addition to his work with Total endurance Sports Therapy, Ian currently works as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist within the NHS as well as a First Contact Physiotherapist working alongside GPs in primary care, as the first point of contact for those with musculoskeletal conditions. Prior to working as a Physio, Ian worked as a Sports Development Officer and Basketball Coach while playing semi-professional basketball and completing an undergraduate degree (BSc) in Sports Science and Coaching from Ulster University in his native Northern Ireland. He then undertook a master’s degree in Physiotherapy (MSc) at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, and then a Doctorate in Physiotherapy (DPT) from the University of Montana in the United States.
Ian is nearing completion of a PhD in physiotherapy and has 18 peer reviewed research publications in some of the world’s leading sports medicine journals within his specialist area of tendon injury rehabilitation. Ian’s research explores new treatment methods for the rehabilitation of chronic lower limb tendon injuries in athletes, which are notoriously difficult to treat. He also serves as a peer reviewer and editor for several internationally leading sports medicine journals and is ranked among the UK’s foremost experts in tendinopathy, ranking in the top 1% of tendinopathy experts worldwide on the expertscape medical rankings.
Ian is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and has particular interests in athlete development, injury prevention and sports performance enhancement, having worked with amateur athletes to help them develop into professional athletes. He has previously served as the Head Coach and Head of Physiotherapy for the University of Aberdeen Men’s basketball team and the Robert Gordon University Women’s basketball team.
Ian is a registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council, and a member of both the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the National Strength and Conditioning Association
For a full list of peer reviewed scientific publications please visit: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ian-Burton-2
Work experience
Basketball Development officer and Basketball Coach, Northern Ireland - 2007-2017
Head Basketball Coach and Head of Physiotherapy, Robert Gordon University Women’s Basketball team - 2019
Head Basketball Coach and Head of Physiotherapy, Aberdeen University Men’s Basketball team -2019-2020
Band 5 rotational Physiotherapist, NHS Tayside - Arbroath Royal Infirmary - 2020-2021
Band 6 Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, NHS Grampian - Fraserburgh Hospital - 2021-2022, Portlethen Medical Centre 2022-2023
Band 7 Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist & First Contact Physiotherapist in Primary care, NHS Grampian, Portlethen Medical centre 2023-2025
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist & Sports Performance Specialist - Total Endurance Sports therapy - 2023-2025
Director at Burton Physiotherapy 2025-present
