FIFA Medical Center of Excellence
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Duke Health is one of only three U.S. FIFA Medical Centers of Excellence and one of 49 in the world. FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, awards this designation to established centers that have demonstrated leadership in soccer medicine with facilities and programs designed specifically for the sport. Duke collaborates with U.S. Soccer and other FIFA Centers of Excellence to provide athletes from around the country with the highest-quality, sport-specific care.
School, Club, and Community Programs
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Our team works with athletes, athletic trainers, and coaches from local middle schools, high schools, colleges, and sports clubs to help athletes achieve their personal best while avoiding injury. These include Tobacco Road FC, Oak City United, Triangle United Soccer Association, and Wake FC. Our athletic medicine staff also work with Duke athletes throughout the school year and are on the field at many Duke athletic games. We also provide medical coverage at soccer practices, games, and tournaments around the Triangle.
Preventing and Treating Soccer Injuries
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Our team of experts educates and trains athletes to avoid injury and improve performance. We offer pre-injury screening, injury prevention programs, injury management, soccer-specific rehabilitation and analysis, and sports performance training. With access to a full-size grass field, outdoor track, and pool, you can apply new skills in a safe environment guided by trained professionals.
If you require treatment, we can connect you with the full range of specialists at Duke, including the following:
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Orthopaedic doctors work as a team to identify the source of your pain and recommend treatment options that will help you find relief and improve your range of motion.
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Specialists evaluate and diagnose sports concussions and follow the latest international guidelines in concussion management.
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Duke cardiologists work with athletes with heart disease, including college and professional athletes suspected of having or who have been diagnosed with heart issues.
