New Head Physio for the Reds

New head physio for the reds

Liverpool FC today announced the appointment of leading Australian sports physician Peter Brukner as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science.

Dr Brukner, who is the current Socceroos Australian football team doctor, will take up the full time position after this year's World Cup in South Africa.

Managing Director Christian Purslow said: "Dr Brukner is recognised across the globe as one of the leading figures in this field. He will play a vital, strategic, role in adding a new dimension to our Sports Medicine and Sports Science services."

Dr Brukner is the founding partner of Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne, the largest sports medicine clinic in Australia.

He was instrumental in the development and recognition of sports medicine as a specialty in Australia, which culminated in the recent announcement of specialty status by the Minister for Health.

Formerly an Australian Football League (AFL) Club Doctor with Melbourne and Collingwood, Dr Brukner looked after various Australian national teams including swimming, athletics and hockey.

He has been Australian team doctor at Olympic and Commonwealth Games as well as numerous World Championships. He is the co-author of the best selling sports medicine text book, Clinical Sports Medicine.

"The appointment is an indication of the high regard in which Australian sports medicine is held throughout the world," said Dr Brukner, who will spend the next month at Liverpool observing the set up, before returning to Melbourne in May to help prepare the Socceroos for the World Cup.

"The prospect of working at one of the world's great sporting clubs is very exciting and once the World Cup is over I will be devoting all my energies to improving the performance of the team."

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/reds-announce-new-appointment

Thank god, at least we're doing something about the ridiculous amount of injuries we've had this season

Harry kewell's recommendation I guess.

What happened to the old one?

Thank god, at least we're doing something about the ridiculous amount of injuries we've had this season

Let's hope so eh.

Wonder if this will have any affect for Mark Waller?

really happy with this news, finally something being done about the amount of recurring injuries that we get.

Hopefully this will sort out our injury problems, especially Fabio Aurelio

What happened to the old one?

Injured.

Hopefully this will sort out our injury problems, especially Fabio Aurelio

especially fernando torres!!!

What about that horse placenta woman?

I've seen her CV, it was F***ing boss.

Welcome on board Peter

Never heard of him dont care if I ever here of him again so long as he does his job with Nando Stevie Masch Agger Pepe and the rest

Hopefully this will sort out our injury problems, especially Fabio Aurelio

Would be even better if our players weren't getting injured in the first place, especially while away on international duty ( Torres for example ).

Well i guess when kewell said they sorted his injuries out liverpool reckoned from experience that he would work wonders with torres and aquilani

Well I guess when kewell said they sorted his injuries out liverpool reckoned from experience that he would work wonders with torres and aquilani

Good with viruses as well is he?

Good with viruses as well is he?

Makes a mean chicken soup

Honestly, I don't know the first thing about physiotherapy (I'm hardly an enthusiast) so I can't tell whether or not this is a good aquisition. Let's hope it is.

Honestly, I don't know the first thing about physiotherapy (I'm hardly an enthusiast) so I can't tell whether or not this is a good aquisition. Let's hope it is.

physiotherapy is one of the most important things in maintaining healthy, affective professional athletes. Physiotherapy is one of the most popular university majors in the United States, and is growing at a rapid rate. When you play at the highest level, you need to have every advantage. As an athlete, you make your livelihood with your physicality, and you need your body to exert maximum performance. Serious injuries can be avoided, and mended, with proper care.

hope he keeps nando and others fit to fire us to glory

Every sports team here want/ed him and for good reason. He has a magnificent record with dealing with injuries.

Will that be taken out of our transfer pot for next season ?