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Medical Experts in Football

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About this Podcast:

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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What is Medical Experts in Football about?

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.

What has Medical Experts in Football covered recently?

Recent episodes include "42: Strength & Conditioning, Shori Sasaki - From Japan to La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano: Immersion in Spanish Culture and the Soccer World" (9 September 2025, 37 minutes), "41: MD/Surgeon, Eric Giza - Pennsylvannia, a surgeon's journey to the OR, ankle instability" (8 April 2025, 65 minutes), and "40: PT/MSc, Maria Stergiou - From Greece to Saudi Arabia: Love of Biomechanics, Al-Ittihad Women's Soccer Club & Holistic Approach" (25 March 2025, 85 minutes).

How often does Medical Experts in Football publish?

Medical Experts in Football publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 44 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Medical Experts in Football?

Booking probability for Medical Experts in Football is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Medical Experts in Football requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Medical Experts in Football's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Medical Experts in Football?

The strongest fits for Medical Experts in Football are Sports and Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. Medical Experts in Football has a health audience.

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Medical Experts in Football is a health podcast with 44 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Medical Experts in Football

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

    Sep 9, 202537 min

    **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...

  • Medical Experts in Football

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

    Apr 8, 20251h 5m

    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...

  • Medical Experts in Football

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

    Mar 25, 20251h 25m

    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...

  • Episode #39

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

    Mar 4, 20251h 9m

    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...

  • Medical Experts in Football

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

    Jan 31, 202453 min

    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...

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  • Medical Experts in Football

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

    Oct 31, 20231h 13m

    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...

  • Medical Experts in Football

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

    Oct 24, 20231h 8m

    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...

  • Medical Experts in Football

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

    Sep 12, 202358 min

    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...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    34: PhD, Sports Psychologist, Mariah Bullock - California, pro soccer days to clinical/sports psychology, Canadian WNT & OL Reign, mental health & mental performance, the mental process after an injury

    Aug 29, 20231h 18m

    Dr. Mariah Bullock is a sports psychologist for the Canadian WNT and OL Reign in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She shares her transition from professional soccer to psychology, World Cup experience with the...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    33: PhD, PT/Rehab Coordinator, Nick van der Horst - Netherlands, PSV Eindhoven, hamstring rehab/return to play considerations

    Aug 23, 20231h 13m

    Dr. Nick van de Horst is a PT and rehab coordinator for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivise league -- the top football league in the Netherlands. After his playing days, he continued his sports medicine work, completing a...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    32: ATC, Theron Enns - Utah, early days of Major League Soccer, athletic training, and role as Director of Sports Medicine for Real Salt Lake

    Jun 25, 20231h 19m

    Theron Enns is an athletic trainer and Senior Director of Athlete Health and Performance for Real Salt Lake, a top professional soccer club in Major League Soccer. He shares his journey from the early days of MLS...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    31: PT, Przemyslaw Karol Tokarek - Poland, Qatar (Aspetar, National team and World Cup), and eccentric training

    Jun 13, 20231h 17m

    Przemyslaw Tokarek is the Head of Physiotherapist for top Poland professional club, Pogon Szczecin. He shares his work experiences from Spain to Qatar -- Aspetar, Qatar National Team and World Cup experience -- to...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    30: PhD,Nutritionist, Eirini Manthou - Greece, Olympiacos F.C., Nutritional considerations for younger and older athletes

    Mar 24, 20231h 7m

    Dr. Eirini Manthou is the Head of Nutrition for Greek professional football club, Olympiacos (Team B and the academy). She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition as well a masters in nutrition with a specialization in sports...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    29: PT, Vivek Nigam - India, Jamshedpur Football Club (Indian Super League), PT application process/specialization

    Mar 15, 20231h 14m

    Dr. Vivek Nigam is the head of sports medicine & physiotherapist for Jamshedpur FC, a football club in the Indian Super League. He is currently pursuing his PhD in physical therapy, and has a masters in physical...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    28: MD/Pediatric Surgeon, Zoran Bahtijarević - Croatia, Pediatric Surgery, UEFA Chief Medical Officer, CPR

    Feb 28, 20231h 15m

    Dr. Zoran Bahtijarević is a Croatian doctor whose journey started in small town, Zagreb, but now resides in Switzerland, where he serves as UEFA's chief medical officer. He has held many different roles within UEFA, and...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    27: Sports Scientist & PT, Álvaro Collado - Valencia, U-23 Juventus Rehab Coach, exercise program considerations for athletes

    Jan 31, 20231h 14m

    Álvaro Collado is a sports scientist and physical therapist who works as the U-23 rehabilitation coach for Juventus F.C. in the Serie A. Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    26: PT & Researcher, Holly Silvers-Granelli - New Jersey, PhD curriculum differences (US vs Europe), Major League Soccer medical assessment (impact of centralized electronic reporting), tendon injury assessment and treatment strategies

    Aug 30, 20221h 12m

    Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli is a physical therapist and researcher with a PhD in Applied Physiology and Biomechanics at the University of Delaware. She's published over 60 peer reviewed articles on injury mitigation and...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    25: MD, Carles Pedret - Spain, unique pathway to becoming an external advisor for the many professional soccer leagues around the world, muscle/ tendon considerations, and rectus femoris injuries

    Aug 2, 20221h 20m

    Dr. Carles Pedret is a Spanish sports medicine doctor whose primary focus is on muscle and tendon injuries. He received his doctor in medicine and surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a masters degree...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    24: MD/MBA, Gyaran Ibrahim Abubakar - World cup preparations & FIFA, Nigeria National team doctor responsibilities, how to build rapport with top level athletes

    Jul 26, 20221h 13m

    Dr. Gyaran Ibrahim Abubakar is a sports medicine doctor who has been the Nigerian Senior National Team doctor since 2010. He completed his medical school in Nigeria, and a master's in Science focused in Sports and...

  • Medical Experts in Football

    23: PT & Researcher, Andrea Mosler - Australia, Aspetar (Qatar)/Olympic experiences, and groin clinical considerations & injury prevention strategies

    Mar 29, 20221h 6m

    Andrea Mosler is an Australian sports physical therapist and researcher who completed her PhD on risk factors for hip/groin pain in professional male footballers. She has worked 3 Olympics and spent 4.5 years as a...

Recent guests

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Shori Sasaki

La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano 2

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Patrick Carton

UPMC-Ireland

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Nick van der Horst

PSV Eindhoven

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Zoran Bahtijarević

UEFA

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