Sports & Family Medicine Doctor in Dubai | UPANDRUNNING

MEET NAJI EL HAKAM

Physiotherapist
Elite athlete. Expert physiotherapist. He knows exactly what recovery takes

Naji is a highly skilled physiotherapist specialising in sports rehabilitation, with a background that sets him apart from the outset. A former professional soccer player, Naji’s path into physiotherapy was shaped by personal experience, having navigated two ACL ruptures himself, he brings a level of empathy, insight and practical understanding to injury rehabilitation that only first-hand experience can provide.

At UPANDRUNNING, Naji works with athletes across football, volleyball, CrossFit, MMA and BJJ, as well as high-performing corporate clients requiring tailored musculoskeletal care. Qualified since 2016 and holding a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, he combines advanced manual therapy with structured rehab-to- performance programming, helping every patient not just recover, but return stronger, move better, and stay that way.

Expertise

What Naji treats

Knee & Lower Limb

Shoulder & Upper Limb

Spine, Core & Sports Performance

Expertise & Approach

How Naji works

Advanced Manual Therapy

  • Craniosacral Therapy, Cranial Therapy and Fascia Therapy
  • Mulligan Technique and Active Release Techniques (ART)
  • Radio Frequency Athletic Sports Massage for deep tissue recovery

Rehab-to-Performance Programming

  • Structured return-to-sport programs for athletes across football, volleyball, CrossFit, MMA and BJJ
  • Progressive loading and strength protocols to maximise performance and minimise re-injury risk
  • Movement screening and injury prevention strategies tailored to sport and
    individual biomechanics

Exercise Prescription & Patient Education

  • Individualized strength and conditioning programmes for rehabilitation and performance
  • Patient education on posture, movement and self-management to support long-term recovery
  • Tailored physiotherapy for high-performing corporate clients and active professionals

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