Richard Mack

Richard Mack is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy at Hartpury University, where he also serves as Head of Medical Services in the Sports Academy and Lead Physiotherapist for Hartpury University RFC. He is affiliated with the Department of Sport and plays a key role in both academic instruction and elite sports medicine delivery.

• MSc in Sports Medicine, Trinity College, Dublin (Awarded: 6 Jul 1999)
• PGCert in Higher Education

His research focuses on critical issues in sports therapy, including concussion risk reduction through isometric and cervical proprioception training in elite women's rugby, the use of technology in rehabilitation and recovery, and burnout among elite sport support staff. His clinical and academic work bridges practical sports medicine with evidence-based therapeutic strategies.

The two most recent publications highlight his interest in neuromuscular control and biomechanics, particularly in vertical jumping and joint position sense after cryotherapy. These works reflect a consistent focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation accuracy, and performance optimization in collision sports.

Richard Mack is actively involved in postgraduate supervision and professional development, currently supporting PhD candidate Rory Kavanagh. He also contributes to national initiatives through roles such as Chief Physiotherapy Officer for the National School Games and member of the Rugby Football Union’s Medical Advisory Board.

He is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, maintaining high professional standards in both clinical and academic domains.