Medical Experts in Football

About 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/soccerandinjuryreporter

Publisher

Physical Therapist | Sports Journalist - Sports Medicine

Category

education · health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2021

Latest episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2025

   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 up...

2. 

   9 Apr 2025

   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 S...

3. 

   25 Mar 2025

   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...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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Quality

32

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

51