Medical Experts in Football
Medical Experts in Football is all about culture, soccer and sports medicine! Taiwo, a bilingual physical therapist and sports journalist, interviews medical professionals (physical therapists, researchers, athletic trainers, doctors, etc.) around the world who share their journey to working for professional soccer organizations, their job role, sports medicine topics, and much more!
Episodes 1-2x/month, Tuesdays.
https://www.instagram.com/medicalexpertsinfootball
Medical Experts in Football
39: Phd/PT, Oliver Materne - Belgium & french fries?, what we (really) know w/ ACL injuries in female athletes and injury reduction tips
Dr. Oliver Materne is the head physical therapist with Standard de liège, a football club in the Belgian Professional league with Standard de liège. His previous roles include being the Academy and Women's medical Manager with Ranger F.C. in Scottish Premier League, and working 20 years years in Qatar with Qatar football association, Aspetar and Aspire Academy with youth sport.
Intro: Welcome, update of what all happened in 2024!
3:55 Belgium & what's the story of the origin of french fries?
8:04 - Interest in PhD Youth involvement & special considerations
16: 28 - The leap of the unknown adventure to work in Qatar for 20 years
18:02 - Time in Scotland with youth & women's soccer
20:31 - Role of the Women's Medical Manager
28:03 - ACL injuries increasing among female soccer player?
35:05 - Factors to consider with rehab in a professional setting
40:26 - Creation of individualize program based on a player's position
44:34 - Role of perturbation training
47:15 - Importance of incorporation of scanning with treatment
52:00 Communication & attention to details
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Music:
Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun