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.

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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#!/

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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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