Sports & Family Medicine Doctor in Dubai | UPANDRUNNING

MEET JENNIFER MAKIN

Physiotherapist

From pitch-side to clinic, dedicated to getting athletes and active individuals back to full function

With 16 years of experience in sports rehabilitation, Jennifer specializes in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, helping patients recover fully and return to the activities they love. After graduating in Manchester and spending seven years in private practice, she relocated to Dubai in 2018 and has been part of the UPANDRUNNING team ever since, delivering tailored rehabilitation programs for a wide range of conditions.

Jennifer’s practice has grown to focus primarily on sports injuries and post-operative rehabilitation, where she combines hands-on clinical experience with evidence- based techniques to achieve the best outcomes for her patients. She holds an APPI Mat Pilates certification, which she integrates into treatments, particularly for lower back pain and she bring valuable pitch-side experience from her work in semi- professional football, where she managed injuries and supported players and recovery and performance.

Expertise

Common conditions that Jennifer treats
Specialised care for your child's movement and development

Knee Injuries

Ankle Injuriess

Hip Conditions

Shoulder Conditions

Lower Back Pain

Expertise & Approach

Techniques & Methods

Specialised therapeutic approaches tailored to each patient’s needs

Manual Therapy

  • Soft tissue mobilisation to reduce pain and muscle tension
  • Joint mobilisation to restore range of motion and movement quality
  • Integrated into every stage of the rehabilitation process

Therapeutic Exercise Programs

  • Individually designed to target joint mobility, control, and stability
  • Progressed in line with recovery to ensure safe return to function
  • Supported by home programs to accelerate progress between sessions

Dry Needling

  • Targets myofascial trigger points to relieve localised and referred pain
  • Helps restore normal muscle function and tissue quality
  • Used alongside exercise and manual therapy for enhanced outcomes

Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

  • Evidence-based treatment for chronic and stubborn tendon pathologies
  • Stimulates tissue healing, collagen production, and vascularisation
  • Particularly effective for Achilles, patellar, and rotator cuff tendinopathies

VALD Performance Technology

  • Objective strength testing to establish accurate baseline measurements
  • Tracks rehabilitation progress with real data at every stage of recovery
  • Guides clinical decision-making for safe and confident return to sport

APPI Mat Pilates

  • Integrates core stability principles into structured rehabilitation programs
  • Particularly effective for lower back pain and postural dysfunction
  • Bridges the gap between injury recovery and long-term movement health

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