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Sports & Family Medicine Doctor in Dubai | UPANDRUNNING

MEET MATTHEW CLARKE

Senior Osteopath & Medical Director
Understanding the body is the first step to fixing it

Matthew is an Australian-trained Osteopath with over 20 years’ experience and Medical Director at UPANDRUNNING Sports. With a deep fascination for the human body and how it moves, Matthew brings a structural, evidence-informed approach to osteopathic care, grounded in pain science, patient education and holistic clinical practice.

A keen athlete himself, Matthew has a genuine understanding of the physical demands sport places on the body. He has competed in and trained across a wide range of disciplines including CrossFit, running, tennis, squash, triathlons, and both mountain and road cycling. This personal experience informs the way he works with active patients, blending clinical expertise with real insight into training load, injury prevention and performance. He previously served as the official Osteopath to the Quantum Riders Cycling Team, where he supported elite riders through competition and recovery.

Matthew’s special interests lie in the pelvis and lower back, as well as neck pain and headaches. He is recognised as a leader in dry needling and is an expert in pain science education, helping patients understand not just how to recover, but why their pain exists and how to prevent its return. His approach also incorporates nutrition as part of a truly holistic treatment philosophy.

Expertise

Common conditions that Matthew treats
Because managing pain is not the same as fixing it

Low Back Pain & Pelvic Health

Neck Pain & Headaches

Nerve-Related Pain

Sports Injuries & Overuse Conditions

Expertise & Approach

Techniques & Methods

Structural Osteopathy

Matthew’s primary approach, a hands-on, structurally focused method working with joints,
muscles and connective tissue to restore movement, reduce pain and support the body’s
natural healing processes.

Dry Needling

One of Dubai’s most experienced dry needling practitioners, Matthew uses fine needles to
target trigger points within muscle tissue, releasing tension, reducing referred pain and
restoring movement where manual therapy alone is insufficient. Widely regarded as a guru
in this area.

Pain Science Education

Matthew is an expert in explaining pain, helping patients understand the neurological and physiological mechanisms driving their symptoms. This approach changes how patients
relate to their pain and significantly improves long-term outcomes.

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