Simon Lack

Dr. Simon Lack is a Lecturer and MSc Lead for Sports Medicine at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry’s Sports and Exercise Medicine Department. He holds a PhD (2017) and MSc (2011) from QMUL, focusing on hip-foot biomechanics and patellofemoral pain. His academic leadership combines clinical expertise in physiotherapy with research on knee pathologies, emphasizing evidence-based interventions. He collaborates with institutions like LaTrobe University and Aalborg University, and has secured grants from Rosetrees Trust and the Private Physiotherapy Educational Foundation. Dr. Lack also serves as a consultant for the London Lions basketball team and University of East London’s High Performance Sport Programme.

Education: BSc (Physiotherapy, Brunel University, 2005), MSc (Sports & Exercise Medicine, QMUL, 2010), PhD (QMUL, 2017). Research focuses on patellofemoral pain mechanisms, neuromuscular interventions, and clinical trial design. He publishes in top-tier journals and presents at international conferences. His work spans biomechanical assessments, pain modulation, and rehabilitation outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions.

Advising & Grants: Leads the Sports Medicine MSc program, mentors students, and directs grants targeting knee biomechanics and rehabilitation. Collaborates with Pure Sports Medicine and NHS roles. Labs/Teams: Part of the Sports and Exercise Medicine Centre at QMUL, working with Prof. Dylan Morrissey and other experts.