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Certified Centre of Excellence

Bearsden Physiotherapy

Certified Centre of Excellence: science-backed joint pain relief.
Bearsden Physiotherapy

Bearsden Physiotherapy is a Centre of Excellence

Bearsden Physiotherapy is recognised as a Certified Centre of Excellence within Joint Pain Freedom, for the safe, evidence-led use of Cingal, Monovisc and Orthovisc injection therapies, while also recommending additional selected complementary joint care options where appropriate.

The Centre of Excellence certification is awarded by Eos Active, the trusted UK partner for the treatments available, ensuring all products are genuine, UK-registered and sourced directly from the manufacturer.

What a Centre of Excellence means

Confidence in your treatment choices

Centres of Excellence follow clear clinical standards in training, product sourcing and safe delivery of care. This ensures treatment decisions are evidence-led and clinically appropriate.

Reassurance in product quality

Every product is genuine, UK-registered and sourced directly from the manufacturer through Eos Active, the trusted UK partner for the treatments available.
Joint Pain Freedom Certified Centre of Excellence

About Andrew

Practice Owner / Lead Physiotherapist

Andrew Maclaine qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2001 with a Master’s Degree from Glasgow Caledonian University and has over fifteen years experience in the treatment and management of musculoskeletal problems. Prior to completing his physiotherapy training Andrew obtained a Honours degree in Physiology from the University of Dundee.

Andrew spent twenty years working in the NHS and was one of the lead NHS Physiotherapists at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary A & E Department. Andrew prides himself on delivering evidenced-based, hands-on treatment and individualised rehabilitation programs. He has recently completed a course specialising in running injuries. Andrew enjoys rehabbing sporting related injuries from the acute injury stage back to full competitive play.

During the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Andrew worked as a lead physiotherapist for athletics treating and supporting athletes from all over the world.

He is a founder member and lecturer for Glasgow Physio SeminarsTM providing postgraduate training to other physiotherapists throughout the United Kingdom (2010-2014).

He has a keen interest in field hockey, representing Scotland at Masters level and competing in the Scottish National League for many years. He is also provides physiotherapy for Hillhead Hockey club and has establised links with many other local clubs.

Andrew is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is registered with the Health Professions Council.

Andrew provides clear, evidence-led guidance at every stage, supporting you not only during treatment but throughout your longer-term joint care journey. If you would like to discuss your options, please contact the clinic directly.

Recommended treatment options

Not all hyaluronic acid injections and brands of treatment are the same. And not everyone needs an injection treatment for their joint pain. This centre takes an evidence-led approach to treating your pain and offers the clinically leading options with advice and care. This website is for guidance; please alwasy follow your healthcare professional’s advice.

A unique hybrid joint injection

Cingal for joint pain

Relief from joint pain, without rushing to surgery. If joint pain is starting to…
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A long-acting hyaluronic acid injection

Monovisc for joint pain

If joint pain is starting to limit your routine, exercise, or confidence in day-to-day…
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A trusted hyaluronic acid injection for smaller joints

Orthovisc for joint pain

If pain in your hands, fingers, wrists, or toes is starting to affect daily…
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Compression and bracing for trusted joint support

Compression support

If you have joint pain, swelling or instability, one of the simplest and most…
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Bracing

Whether you want to manage arthritis pain, support an unstable knee or recover after…
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physiolab
Physiolab® - Cold and compresion working together.

Cryo compression therapy

Pain and swelling can make recovery feel like an uphill struggle. Physiolab® combines controlled…
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A clinician giving an injection into a knee

Joint injections

Joint pain can slowly change how you move, exercise, and go about daily life.…
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Hyaluronic acid

A clear guide to hyaluronic acid (HA) for joint pain and osteoarthritis: what it…
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Staying active and staying involved

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Contact Andrew at Bearsden Physiotherapy

Clear, evidence-led guidance at every stage, supporting you not only during treatment but throughout your longer-term joint care journey. If you would like to discuss your options, please contact the clinic directly.

Bearsden Physiotherapy
7 Hillfoot Drive
Bearsden, Glasgow
Bearsden
G61 3QQ
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