Hands on Hearts A Physio’s Tale
“Hands on Hearts: A Physio’s Tale” by Alan Rae is a memoir published by Luath Press Limited in 2011, comprising 224 pages. This book recounts Rae’s extensive experience as the physiotherapist for Hearts, a Scottish football club, over a span of more than 20 years. It captures his journey from the club’s early days in the First Division to his interactions with various managers, owners, and players, providing insights into the world of sports medicine alongside personal anecdotes from home games and European tours.
Readers will find a blend of personal stories and professional insights, as Rae shares his experiences dealing with career-threatening injuries and the emotional toll of competition on players and managers alike. The narrative offers a unique perspective on the intersection of sports and medical care, making it relevant for those interested in biography, sports, and physical therapy. This edition presents a detailed account of Rae’s time at Hearts, reflecting both the challenges and triumphs faced in the realm of football.
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Alan Rae was the physio at Hearts for over 20 years. He joined the club in 1982, languishing in the First Division and looking at the prospect of part time football. In that time he has seen 8 managers come and go as well as 3 owners and too many players to mention. Six years after leaving ‘The Jambos’ he has penned a memoir of his time at Hearts. He has anecdotes about home games, European games and even pre and post season tours abroad. Woven into these memories is the medical knowledge of a true professional, from players suffering career threatening injuries to managers for whom the pain of losing is physical as well as mental.
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