Medical Experts in Football

Physical Therapist | Sports Journalist - Sports Medicine
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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/soccerandinjuryreporter

  1. 42: Strength & Conditioning, Shori Sasaki - From Japan to La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano: Immersion in Spanish Culture and the Soccer World

    SEP 9

    42: Strength & Conditioning, Shori Sasaki - From Japan to La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano: Immersion in Spanish Culture and the Soccer World

    **Sit-down interview in Spain** This episode features Shori Sasaki, a strength and conditioning coach for La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano 2 in Madrid. He shares his bold journey from Japan to Madrid, strategic process to learn Spanish and immerse himself in the soccer world to earn an opportunity with a La Liga club.  He earned his Bachelor's degree at Oregon State, and then went on to complete studies at the Escuela Univ Real Madrid.  https://www.instagram.com/shorisasaki_sc Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun Support the show

    37 min
  2. 41: MD/Surgeon, Eric Giza - Pennsylvannia, a surgeon's journey to the OR, ankle instability

    APR 8

    41: MD/Surgeon, Eric Giza - Pennsylvannia, a surgeon's journey to the OR, ankle instability

    Dr. Eric Giza is a surgeon, professor, and Chief of Foot and Ankle at UC Davis in Sacramento, California. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed extensive residency and fellowship training in foot and ankle around the world.  A former collegiate soccer player, Dr. Giza has served as team physician for various professional soccer organizations, including U.S. soccer, and both the men's and women's top professional soccer league in the United States. He is currently the team physician for the Sacramento Republic FC men's soccer team. Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun Support the show

    1h 5m
  3. 40: PT/MSc, Maria Stergiou - From Greece to Saudi Arabia: Love of Biomechanics, Al-Ittihad Women's Soccer Club & Holistic Approach

    MAR 25

    40: PT/MSc, Maria Stergiou - From Greece to Saudi Arabia: Love of Biomechanics, Al-Ittihad Women's Soccer Club & Holistic Approach

    Maria Stergiou is the lead physical therapist for Al-Ittihad, a women’s professional soccer club in Saudi Arabia. With a master's degree in Football Tactical Analysis and a PhD in Sports Medicine in progress, she shares her journey—from growing up in Greece and discovering her passion for biomechanics to building a new program in Saudi Arabia and developing a holistic approach to sports medicine. Resources:  Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Training in Preventing Lower Limb Soccer Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/5/1714 Stay in the Game: Comprehensive Approach  https://www.cureus.com/articles/326803-stay-in-the-game-comprehensive-approaches-to-decrease-the-risk-of-sports-injuries?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1A6J_NGeHgEST4ooEqg7cxFgFiOM5kijZd3RHbdnoaiMZniYtAR5PjSx0_aem_kZjjT4ZWZe80_hmiZ0WZBA#!/ Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun Support the show

    1h 25m
  4. 39: Phd/PT, Oliver Materne - Belgium & french fries?, what we (really) know w/ ACL injuries in female athletes and injury reduction tips

    MAR 4

    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 Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun Support the show

    1h 9m
  5. 38: PT, Allison Davis - From Washington (state) to Missouri, NWSL Kansas City Current (started from the bottom to the finals), Game Changer Physical Therapy

    01/31/2024

    38: PT, Allison Davis - From Washington (state) to Missouri, NWSL Kansas City Current (started from the bottom to the finals), Game Changer Physical Therapy

    Dr. Allison Davis is a sports PT and business owner, who spent over10 years working  in a sports clinic setting. Afterwards, she transitioned to also working as a PT for NWSL Kansas City Current from their inaugural season to 2023. Today, she is the business owner for Game Changer Physical Therapy in Kansas City, Kansas.  Game Changer Physical Therapy: If you're in the Kansas City, Missouri or Kansas area, this is the place to be! https://www.gamechangerptkc.com/ Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun Support the show

    53 min
  6. 37: PT, Matt Midkiff - Arizona, Phoenix Rising FC (our Didier Drogba moment), and youth soccer cardiac survival story to a return to the pitch

    10/31/2023

    37: PT, Matt Midkiff - Arizona, Phoenix Rising FC (our Didier Drogba moment), and youth soccer cardiac survival story to a return to the pitch

    Matt Midkiff is a sports PT/ director and owner of Foothills Sports Medicine (Gilbert-Mesa) in Arizona. Aside from his clinical work with athletes (from youth soccer player to the professional men's team in the valley, Phoenix Rising FC), he's also a long-time youth soccer coach. Today's episode is about the incredible cardiac arrest recovery involving one of his twin daughters, Pyper. He shares the event from her collapse on the soccer pitch, hospitalization, defibrillator/pacemaker (also for her twin) to his twins return to playing on the soccer pitch. Story reiterates the importance of CPR/AED and hopes to shed more light on cardiac screening in our youth athletes.  Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun Support the show

    1h 13m
  7. 36: MD/Surgeon, Patrick Carton - Ireland, Hip & Groin clinic to UPMC-Ireland, and crucial surgical considerations (hip impingement/instability/athletes with arthritic hips)

    10/24/2023

    36: MD/Surgeon, Patrick Carton - Ireland, Hip & Groin clinic to UPMC-Ireland, and crucial surgical considerations (hip impingement/instability/athletes with arthritic hips)

    Dr. Patrick Carton is a surgeon and director of orthopaedic sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)-Ireland. He specializes in the surgical management of the athletic hip joint; He treats conditions from hip impingement/labral tears, hip instability, hip dysplasia, to hip arthroscopy and primary and revision hip replacement. We discussed the truth behind the start of St. Patrick's Day (sorry for my Irish folks!), his journey from becoming a surgeon, creating the hip and groin clinic to his role as the Director at UPMC- Ireland.  And *truly*, essential surgical hip topics: male and female hip differences, hip impingement vs instability, adolescent hip considerations, and joint preservation surgery for athletes with arthritic hips. Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun Support the show

    1h 8m
  8. 35: MD, Oluseun Olufade - Atlanta, sports medicine physician life in the U.S., avulsion fractures in adolescents

    09/12/2023

    35: MD, Oluseun Olufade - Atlanta, sports medicine physician life in the U.S., avulsion fractures in adolescents

    Dr. Oluseun Olufade is a board certified orthopedic and sports medicine physician in Atlanta, Georgia. Of his many roles, he works as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Emory School of Medicine and serves various athletic organizations such as, U.S. Soccer, Atlanta Hawks, Emory University and Northview High School. We discussed Atlanta, realities of a sports medicine doctor in America, and avulsion injuries/fractures in adolescent athletes. And we reviewed a unique case study presented at the Isokinetic Football Conference (2022): "How displaced is too displaced? An Avulsion fracture in an adolescent footballer? " Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun Support the show

    58 min
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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/soccerandinjuryreporter

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  • Creator
    Physical Therapist | Sports Journalist - Sports Medicine
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Medical Experts in Football
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