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

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