Joao B Marques
@jb_marques78
PhD, Senior Research Analyst @Aspetar, Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
For those practitioners interested to bridge the gap between Lab and Field-based COD Ax following ACL-R, see our latest paper!




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Connect, Learn, and Network with the Global Sports Medicine Community! 🌏 We're excited to announce that participants from over 40 countries have already confirmed their attendance at the Aspetar International Rehabilitation Conference. #AspetarIRC24 Join us for an insightful…
📢 Only 10 weeks to go for the “Aspetar International Rehabilitation Conference - The Complete Guide to Thigh Muscle Injuries” ⏰ Time is running out!Register now for #AspetarIRC24 👉 Check out the agenda and secure your spot today! 👉 aspetar.com/conf2024 @enda_king
PhD is finally completed! I’m deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this significant achievement possible. Thank you to my family for their unwavering support and to my friends and co-authors who were part of this amazing journey. My heartfelt thanks to all of you.

#AsianCup2023 🏆 Congratulations to #Qatar national team on winning the AFC Asian Cup 2023! 🇶🇦 We are beyond proud to have been by your side every step of the way. Enjoy your moment, Champions! 🇶🇦 تهانينا للمنتخب القطري #الأدعم على فوزه بكأس آسيا 2023! 🇶🇦 نفتخر بتواجدنا…
#AspetarTuesdayLecture Can we predict ACL injury? And if not, what should we do? 🗣️ Prof. @RoaldBahr 🔗 Full Video 👉 youtu.be/QSH-JOpeOl0?fe…
🔓#OpenAccess Change of Direction Following ACL-R: What Tests, Variables, and Rehabilitation Strategies Are Essential? Bonus: The criteria and the main activities/exercises implemented during rehabilitation to restore change of direction mechanics while improving change of…
If you're passionate about sports medicine, this is your place. ▶️Join the Aspetar family! We do have some opportunities available 🟦Senior Physiotherapist. 🟦Sports Medicine Physician. 🟦Head of Research. 🟦Scientific Researcher. 🟦Club and Federation Doctor. 🟦Clinical…
Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction ... The Aspetar Way In Aspetar, our Mission is to assist all athletes achieve their maximum performance and full potential. We aim to give each athlete the individualised support they need based on their injury, their goals and their…
🔓 #OpenAccess Enhancing Neuromuscular Function Post ACL Reconstruction Human skeletal muscles are biological motors that drive movement and function, in turn, causing functional capacity to be highly dependent on our muscles’ strength capacity. Consequently, muscle strength…
📄 Great to see this one now online in @NSCASCJonline, led by @JordanStrength (who is always fun to work with). 🗣️ It also formed the foundation for my recent talk at the @Aspetar ACL conference, with @enda_king and colleagues. 🔗 journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/abstr….
Change of direction following ACL-R: what variable to test? what are the common deficits? how to target them during rehab. For those interested, please check our latest Aspetar issue available on lnkd.in/gUnR5EGm @Aspetar #AspetarACL2023


Teri Nicole Rodriguez brought great insight and innovative practical approach to improve COD during ACL rehabilitation. #AspetarACL2023




Shaun Jankielsohn brought a comprehensive analysis of frontal plane deficits following ACL-R and practical strategies to clear them up during rehabilitation. #AspetarACL2023




Ian Jeffries bridging the (artificial) gap between performance and rehabilitation. We shouldn't be "introducing" sport specific training, we should be constantly preparing for it by understanding what it looks like so we can plan for it
Nicole Rodriguez with an overview of strategies to optimise change of direction ability, and therfore agility
If it's not the highlight of course, I'm not sure what would be @enda_king presenting the Aspetar way, how we assist all athletes at all levels to navigate the long and winding road. Starting with the end in mind is key
@ShonaHalson kicks off the post exercise recovery strategies with the big one: sleep, how to ensure the athlete is getting the right amount and quality