Injuries and Health Problems in Football

João Espregueira-Mendes, MD, PhD, has been Professor of Orthopaedic Traumatology and Chairman of the Orthopaedic Department at Minho University, Portugal, since 2005. In addition, he is Director of Saúde Atlântica and Clínica Espregueira-Mendes, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, FC Porto Dragão Stadium, Porto, Portugal. His further posts include Senior Researcher in Biomaterials, Biodegradables, and Biomimetics in the Department of Polymer Engineering at Minho University Dr. Espregueira-Mendes is current President of the European Society of Knee Surgery, Sports Trauma and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) and also President of the Education Committee and Executive Board Member of ISAKOS. He is a member of the editorial board of Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy.

• Fundamental Principles. Football Traumatology: Ankle and Foot Injuries.- Knee Injuries.- Hip and Groin Injuries.- Spine and head injuries.- Upper Limb Injuries. Muscle, tendon and bone stress injuries: Muscle injuries in the lower limb.- Tendon injuries in the lower limb.- Bone stress injuries in the lower limb. Heart and health conditions. Follow-up, Rehabilitation and Return to activity. Performance enhancement.- “New” biologic treatments.