Alex McKechnie moved from Glasgow to Vancouver on 7 September 1974 with $300 and no job, starting the North American career that would make him one of basketball’s most sought-after physiotherapists. [1]
At 74, McKechnie is still known for helping players return from career-threatening injuries. He developed rehabilitation work for ACL tears that linked core strength and pelvic control, and he said of the injury that, "It was basically an ACL tear, and your career was basically over." [1]
He also created the wobble board, drawing inspiration from spring-mounted children's playground equipment to build a tool for improving core strength. [1]
McKechnie became the first Briton to win an NBA championship ring as a player or staff member, and he has collected 6 NBA titles. [1] The milestone came after a career that turned him into a fixture around championship teams and a go-to specialist for injured players. [1]
McKechnie said of his arrival in Canada, "I had $300 in my pocket, and no job." [1]
His journey from a one-way trip across the Atlantic to repeated title success remains tied to the same core work that made his reputation. [1]
