Medical Experts in Football

Bartosz Kot is a Polish physical therapist  who works for Legia Warszawa, the highest professional football club in Poland., and manages his own practice during his free time. He previously worked in China at the Shanghai Research Institute providing rehabilitation support to elite athletes in various sports.  He shares insights about Poland, what it's like managing a top professional footbal...

Christi Edson is the sports scientist for Orlando Pride, the women's professional soccer team in the NWSL. Prior that that she worked with Orlando City SC in the MLS. She shares the early challenges before obtaining her first job, the duties of a sports scientist in the NWSL, athlete load management, and provides beneficial advice for future sports scientist! Instagram & Twitter: @Christi...

Stacey Hardin, PT, DPT, ATC, works as player health and performance consultant at Minnesota United FC in the MLS.  She was the first ever female head athletic trainer and worked to become the Director of Rehabilitation for Minnesota United FC in just five years. She shares what helped her not only thrive but gain the respect in a male professional setting, the different roles and athletic trainer...

Mitchell Stamatellis is an Australian physical therapist who shares what life is like working as a semi-pro footballer, clinic director for Clinical Physiotherapy Solutions, and his work with semi-professional women's soccer team, Sydney FC. He discusses the steps required to become a physical therapist in Australia and provides study strategies for physical therapy students, especially for c...

Federico Genovesi is the osteopath & physical therapist for Champions League Finalists Manchester City. He has degrees in osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, human nutrition, posturology, and applied kinesiology. He shares the moment becoming Champions League Finalists, his early measures to learn from the best clinicians, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, evidence-based learning, ef...

Greg Chertok is a a certified mental performance coach for Olympians, professional athletes, high school athletes, and high performance athletes. He shares common misconceptions when it comes to working with athletes, how medical providers can build a rapport with injured athletes, and strategies to improve an athlete's mental performance to help them reach their peak. Website: www.telos-spc....

Alessandro Pernice è un osteopata e fisioterapista nato a Torino, Italia. Lavora per il Torino FC nel campionato di Serie A. È anche il fondatore di FISIO 360 dove fornisce servizi di riabilitazione. Di seguito è riportato solo un assaggio del viaggio educativo senza fine. Vieni a scoprire cosa lo ha aiutato a trovare tanto successo nel mondo della medicina sportiva! Physiotherapist Osteopath Firs...

Alessandro Pernice is an osteopath and physical therapist born in Turin, Italy. He works for the Torino FC soccer club in the Serie A league. He's also the founder of FISIO 360 where he provides rehabilitation services. Below is just a glimpse of the never-ending educational journey. Come find out what has helped him find much success in the sports medicine world!  Physiotherapist Osteopath F...

Adam Quigley has his masters in athletic training, with  a speciality in corrective exercise and performance enhancement. He works for the LA Galaxy and business owner for BLVperformance therapy in Los Angelos, California. He discusses the role of an athletic trainer working in the MLS, injury management among youth and professional athletes, and strategies to starting a business. Instagram: https...

Dr. Daniele Mozzone is a sports medicine physican who works for Torino F.C. in Italy , a 1st division football club in Seria A. He discusses how he became one of the youngest team doctors, life in Italy, and how to stay on top working in a professional setting.  https://www.instagram.com/dani_mosz/ Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Photo Credit: Torino F.C. Musi...

Mario Bizzini is a sports PT and researcher based in Switzerland. He has his PhD from the Oslo SportsTrauma and Research Center from the Norwegian School of Medicine and a Masters of Science from the University of Pittsburg.  He’s worked in 5 World Cups and 3 Olympics.  He spent 12 years working for the FIFA Medical Research and Clinical Assessment.  Today, he works as a clinician and researcher s...

John Gallucci Jr. is a CEO with many titles to his name. Aside from having his doctorate in physical therapy, masters in athletic trainer, he’s also the MLS medical coordinator, writer, public speaker, and much more. He discussed his journey from selling his lawn company business to fund his wedding to becoming the CEO of JAG-ONE physical therapy. JAG-ONE physical therapy locations are in New York...

Joelle Muro (Saint Louis alum)  is a sports certified physical therapist who works for Sky Blue FC the Women's National Soccer League in the U.S. She speaks about the unbreakable experience with the Afghanistan Women's National Team, work with women sports, and sports residency experience. Follow for announcements: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Photo Credit Sky Blue F...

Tim Gabbett is a sports scientist with over 25 years of experience. He has a PhD in Human Physiology and Applied Sports Science (with a focus in physical demands, injury prevention and skill acquisition. He's published over 250 peer-reviewed articles and presented at over 400 national and international conferences. Many know him because of his work with 'acute: chronic workload', bu...

Chris Shenberger is an athletic trainer in the Major League Soccer. From being the assistant athletic trainer to the head trainer, he is now the head of sports science and medicine for MLS Columbus Crew. Follow for announcements: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun License: https:/...

Amy Arundale is a physical therapist and  a researcher. She obtained her doctorate in physical therapy from Duke University and a PhD from the University of Delaware.  She has contributed to many research projects about various soccer injuries such as ACL injury prevention, the clinical prediction guideline and more.  Amy shared her experience being close to working in the Premier league, travel e...

Athletic performance Chris Rush shares his experiences working in the Premier League, the harsh reality of relegation and sports medicine work with Blackburn Rovers. He reveals the tough reality working in a professional soccer setting and his decision  to stepping away for personal reasons.  Follow for announcements: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevi...

This story highlights Chris Jimenez's journey to working for the U.S. Soccer WNT - his move from Venezuela to America, life working as a physical therapist, travel experiences, and  Olympic preparations. Follow for announcements: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music:  Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun License: ht...

I’m Taiwo, a bilingual physical therapist and sports journalist, and you are listening to Medical Experts in Football. I’ll share the stories of top-notch medical professionals who have or are now working in professional soccer settings.  Aside from medicine, it'll be a light- hearted interviews with lots of laughter and good conversations!    Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soc...