Medical Experts in Football
Physical Therapist | Sports Journalist - Sports Medicine
Episodes
38: PT, Allison Davis - From Washington (state) to Missouri, NWSL Kansas City Current (started from the bottom to the finals), Game Changer Physical Therapy January 30, 2024
37: PT, Matt Midkiff - Arizona, Phoenix Rising FC (our Didier Drogba moment), and youth soccer cardiac survival story to a return to the pitchOctober 31, 2023
36: MD/Surgeon, Patrick Carton - Ireland, Hip & Groin clinic to UPMC-Ireland, and crucial surgical considerations (hip impingement/instability/athletes with arthritic hips)October 24, 2023
35: MD, Oluseun Olufade - Atlanta, sports medicine physician life in the U.S., avulsion fractures in adolescentsSeptember 12, 2023
34: PhD, Sports Psychologist, Mariah Bullock - California, pro soccer days to clinical/sports psychology, Canadian WNT & OL Reign, mental health & mental performance, the mental process after an injuryAugust 29, 2023
33: PhD, PT/Rehab Coordinator, Nick van der Horst - Netherlands, PSV Eindhoven, hamstring rehab/return to play considerations August 22, 2023
32: ATC, Theron Enns - Utah, early days of Major League Soccer, athletic training, and role as Director of Sports Medicine for Real Salt Lake June 25, 2023
31: PT, Przemyslaw Karol Tokarek - Poland, Qatar (Aspetar, National team and World Cup), and eccentric training June 13, 2023
30: PhD,Nutritionist, Eirini Manthou - Greece, Olympiacos F.C., Nutritional considerations for younger and older athletes March 24, 2023
29: PT, Vivek Nigam - India, Jamshedpur Football Club (Indian Super League), PT application process/specializationMarch 14, 2023
28: MD/Pediatric Surgeon, Zoran Bahtijarević - Croatia, Pediatric Surgery, UEFA Chief Medical Officer, CPR February 28, 2023
27: Sports Scientist & PT, Álvaro Collado - Valencia, U-23 Juventus Rehab Coach, exercise program considerations for athletes January 31, 2023
26: PT & Researcher, Holly Silvers-Granelli - New Jersey, PhD curriculum differences (US vs Europe), Major League Soccer medical assessment (impact of centralized electronic reporting), tendon injury assessment and treatment strategies August 30, 2022
25: MD, Carles Pedret - Spain, unique pathway to becoming an external advisor for the many professional soccer leagues around the world, muscle/ tendon considerations, and rectus femoris injuries August 02, 2022
24: MD/MBA, Gyaran Ibrahim Abubakar - World cup preparations & FIFA, Nigeria National team doctor responsibilities, how to build rapport with top level athletesJuly 26, 2022
23: PT & Researcher, Andrea Mosler - Australia, Aspetar (Qatar)/Olympic experiences, and groin clinical considerations & injury prevention strategiesMarch 29, 2022
22: Sports Medicine Physician & Researcher: Dr. Adam Weir - Nottingham, Research realities & victories, Return to Sport after Groin Injury February 08, 2022
21: Sports Dietitian-Nutritionist/Consultant, Amy Dirks - MLS Sporting KC, nutritional advice for athletes to reach peak performance, food considerations for injured athletesJanuary 25, 2022
20: MD & Researcher, Francesco Della Villa - Bologna (Italy), implementation of research with movement analysis, ACL considerations, and clinical pearls for early cliniciansDecember 21, 2021
19: Sports Psychologist, Joan Steidinger, Ph.D. - female sexual abuse (clinicians role in reporting) and connection with injured athletesNovember 16, 2021
18: Sports Psychologist, Tim Harkness - South Africa/Baboons, Champions League titles, effective communication, and athlete performance October 19, 2021
17: PT, Bartosz Kot - Poland & dumplings, Legia Warszawa, and tips for medical professionals to build rapport with professional athletes October 12, 2021
16: Sports Scientist, Christi Edson - Orlando Pride, early career challenges, and sports performance & load mangement tips October 05, 2021
15: PT & Athletic Trainer , Stacey Hardin - First female head athletic trainer in MLS, AT roles in pro sports setting, clinical experience vs residency suggestions, and PT/AT collaboration June 08, 2021
14: PT & Semi- Pro Footballer, Mitchell Stamatellis - Australian culture/ tourism, women's soccer & clinic director duties, tips for PT students May 25, 2021
