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New trends in Football (Soccer) Medicine: Integrating Biomechanics and Neuroscience in RTP

New trends in Football (Soccer) Medicine: Integrating Biomechanics and Neuroscience in RTP

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Abstract:
The lecture addresses key gaps in understanding the cause of injury in football (soccer), with emphasis on ACL and hamstring injuries. Despite progress in identifying injury mechanisms through video analysis and biomechanical research, challenges remain in applying knowledge clinically. Specific gaps include translating biomechanics into individualized rehabilitation strategies, integrating neurocognitive training during late-stage recovery, and implementing structured on-field rehabilitation to support complete return to competition. By highlighting these gaps, this session aims to guide clinicians in applying evidence-based, context-specific approaches that bridge theory and practice, ultimately improving functional outcomes and reducing reinjury risk in football players.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the mechanisms by which severe injuries (like ACL injuries) happen in football (soccer) players.
  • Analyze the role of biomechanics and neurocognition during ACL rehabilitation.
  • Describe a structured rehabilitation path aimed for full return to performance.

Level:
Mastery

Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy 
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention

Orthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 3: Professional Practice

Keywords:
ACL injury mechanisms; return to performance; neurocognition;

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

A Statement of Credit reflecting your CEUs will be issued immediately upon the successful completion of all course components.


Course Expiration: 
All sessions of the NATA 77th Symposia On-Demand must be completed by December 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Francesco Della Villa, MD

Francesco Della Villa, MD is a Sports Medicine physician who graduated from the university of Bologna, Italy. He is currently the Director of the Education and Research Department at the Isokinetic Medical Group, which is a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. He oversees research and development as well as education and updating of the whole clinical group. 

He is a member of various international societies, including ESSKA, ISAKOS and ICRS and serves as a member of the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence advisory group. His main clinical interests are Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries and other severe lower extremity injuries, from injury mechanism and prevention to return-to-play protocols. 

This content will not be available until 07/31/2026 at 12:00 AM (CDT)