Peter Zakopcan is a senior paediatric physiotherapist in Dubai with over 21 years of clinical experience in private practice and the National Health Service. He holds a Diploma in Physiotherapy from the Healthcare Professional College and a BSc in Physiotherapy from the Slovak Medical University. He has also completed an MSc in Advancing Physiotherapy Practice at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK and a Clinical Research Associate Diploma from the Clinical Research Academy in Canada.

Peter has expanded his expertise through advanced postgraduate training. He is certified in NDT Bobath, Vojta Reflex Locomotion, ISST (International Schroth 3D Scoliosis Therapy), Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Myofascial Release (IASTM), Cranio-Mandibular Therapy, RedCord, Mulligan’s MWM, Myofascial Dry Needling, Prechtl’s Assessment of General Movements, and Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management.

• Paediatric musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and neurological conditions
• Sports injuries in older children and teenagers
• Hypermobility, idiopathic scoliosis, and postural kyphosis
• Tendinopathies, overuse injuries, shoulder and hip conditions
• Care for premature infants, head and foot deformities, torticollis, Erb’s palsy
• Developmental delays, hypotonia, hypertonia, and hip dysplasia
• Gait pathologies and balance difficulties

• Licensed Physiotherapist with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK
• Member of the Ministry of Health, Czech Republic
• Member of the Slovak Chamber of Physiotherapists

Peter follows an evidence-based approach that combines manual therapy, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and neurodevelopmental techniques. He speaks English, Slovak, and Czech, and is committed to supporting children and families with compassionate, personalised care.

If you’d like an appointment with Peter, please do get in touch.