Book cover of 'Football Medicine' Volume 3.
Doha, Qatar: Aspetar, the world-renowned specialised orthopedic and sports medicine hospital, has made all volumes of its “Football Medicine” series available for free download, following the successful launch of Volume three this year.
The announcement was made through the hospital’s official account on X platform (formerly Twitter), unveiling an opportunity for enthusiasts and professionals to access invaluable resources in the field of Football Medicine.
The third installment, “Football Medicine,” is a comprehensive collection comprising 430 pages and a selection of 62 meticulously chosen articles. These articles have been curated by Nebojsa Popovic MD, PhD, alongside a team of esteemed co-editors including Pieter D’Hooghe, MD, PhD, Marco Cardinale, PhD, Yorck Olaf Schumacher, MD, Celeste Geertsema, MD, and Katharina Grimm, MD.
Authored by more than 80 leading experts in the realm of Sports Medicine in Football, this compilation stands as an essential resource for all those invested in Football Medicine.
The book is divided into seven chapters, each dedicated to a different facet of Football Medicine. These chapters encompass Golden Papers from Football History, Sport Science in Football, Sport Medicine in Football, Sports Injury in Football, Football Academy, Women’s Football, and Medical Services at The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Prof. Dr. Nebojsa Popovic, Editor-in-Chief of “Football Medicine,” highlighted the rapid advancement of Football Medicine and Science over the past two decades. He emphasised the critical role it plays in preparing players for the rigors of the game, preventing injuries, and ensuring safe and efficient returns to the field after injuries.
The recent revolutionary progress includes aspects like screening for life-threatening conditions and resuscitation protocols for sudden cardiac arrests on the pitch. Prof. Popovic also underscored the symbiotic relationship between technology and football, acknowledging their gradual convergence and the potential for maximizing mutual benefits.
“Recent advances in Football Medicine and Science are truly revolutionary and literally life-changing, including how we manage screening for potentially life-threatening conditions in professional players and how we resuscitate a player with sudden cardiac arrest on the pitch.
Moreover, Dr. Popovic also underscored the symbiotic relationship between technology and football, acknowledging their gradual convergence and the potential for maximizing mutual benefits. “Technology developments in Football have involved several aspects of the game, from equipment to technology capable of measuring the activities of players on the field during training and competition.”
Furthermore, Prof. Popovic expressed hopes that readers would find immense value in the Football Medicine collection, inspiring them to actively engage with the global Football Medicine and Science community. “I hope readers enjoy the Football Medicine collection and that it encourages you to be an active part of the growing global Football Medicine and Science community – a community that focuses on the game as a means to promote health, performance, and friendship.”
Meanwhile, Aspetar Sport Medicine Collection’s first and second volumes were initially published in 2020. Volume 1 delves deep into Sport Science, Medicine of Sport, and Exercise and Lifestyle Medicine, providing a wealth of knowledge for enthusiasts in these fields. And, Volume 2 focuses on a comprehensive approach to managing sports injuries affecting both upper and lower extremities, offering practical insights to guide the care of athletes.
To download these volumes, visit Aspetar’s website.
