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[Physio Explained] Treating UFC athletes with Dr Heather Linden
In this episode, we chat with Dr Heather Linden who discusses her role as the senior director of medicine in the UFC and the unique nature of working with athletes within this sport. We explore:
- The unique role of working with a UFC athlete
- Specific injuries seen in this athlete population
- The mindset of these athletes and how to utilise this in an athlete’s rehabilitation
- The pathway of working with the UFC
Dr. Heather Linden serves as the Senior Director of Physical Therapy at the UFC Performance Institute (UFCPI). She oversees the sports medicine departments at both UFCPI locations in Las Vegas, NV, and Shanghai, China. In 2022, Heather received the prestigious “Trainer of the Year” honor at the World MMA Awards. Prior to her role with the UFC, she was part of the Sports Medicine Division at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and also led an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Los Angeles.
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