Medicine and Sports Science in Amputee Football - England Amputee Football Association

Join us as we welcome Elizabeth Aitcheson (Physio) and Niall Hogan (GSR) from the England Amputee Football Association to give us an insight on the medical and sports science operations in Amputee Football. The webinar delivered by The England Amputee Football Association medical team will share with you a snapshot of the strategic planning and delivery of our medical and sport science programme. It will provide knowledge of the history of amputee football and the modern trends in research and performance analysis that support one of the globes most successful and innovative amputee National teams Elizabeth Aitcheson is the Head of The England Amputee Football Association’s Medical and Sports Science department. Having been involved in elite sport since graduating as a physiotherapist from UCLAN in 2018, Elizabeth has worked with an array of high performance teams across a variety of sports including championship and premier league football teams and international sporting events. Within Elizabeth’s current role she is leading new research on amputee football biomechanics, GPS data and injury analysis whilst preparing for the 2022 WAFF World Cup in Istanbul, Turkey. Outside of the EAFA Elizabeth works in the private sector. Niall Hogan is a graduate sports rehabilitator and has been working with the England Amputee Football Association for 4 years working within the National team, League Clubs and Next Generation teams to provide injury prehabilitation and pitchside cover. Outside of EAFA Niall works within remote rehabilitation and private practice. Niall loves working with the England Amputee Football team because it challenges him as a clinician and feels he can promote accessibility sport and showcase our amazing talent. Niall has the opportunity work with amazing players and staff and most of all we have a family culture where each person is supported both on and off the pitch.