More important than life and death? Liverpool FCs Dr Andy Massey’s view of football medicine. Ep#385

What is like working at one of the biggest clubs in the world? How do you manage the intense workload of the English premier league? What happens when players retire? In this hard hitting BJSM podcast, we are joined by Dr Andy Massey, physiotherapist and doctor who currently works as head of medical services at Liverpool FC. Topics discussed include: ● Managing the load of the premier league footballer ● Looking at the whole squad; substitutes and non-playing members ● The £177 million conundrum; the cost of injured players to the league ● Managing a rectus femoris injury; how to approach it? ● 1%ers- what is their place in football? ● Transitioning into retirement- do we do enough? ● Top tips for early career professionals wanting to work in football Links to some of the papers mentioned: Bye Bye MRI? https://bit.ly/2KfChKQ

POLICE principle for treating injuries : https://bit.ly/2EHcS9C