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March 25, 2025 84 mins

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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Music: 
Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun




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