How is technology changing the treatment of football injuries?

Although football players are an expensive commodity, their careers are often short and sometimes even shorter if they suffer a severe injury. Even the coolest footballer can break out into a sweat at the mere mention of an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury. Thanks to advances in sports science and technology, this type of injury no longer threatens a player's career.

The Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar, is the first of its kind in the Gulf region. It aims to be a global leader in sports medicine and exercise science. They are helping athletes achieve their potential and maximum performance.

Anis Kassem, a Syrian Under-19 international, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury after playing for his country. It was a massive setback for the 17-year-old. However, he has a promising future after undergoing successful rehabilitation at Aspetar.

The striker told Football Now, "It's something we've always feared. You feel it like it's lightning going through the whole of your body and staying in your knee. And suddenly, you just need to face it when it comes to you. Of course, it's so disappointing to have such an injury, but we have the dream of being a big footballer, and you just need to decide if you're going to go through it or you're just going to give up and let it beat you."

As Kassem looks to relaunch his professional career, Dr Khalid Al-Khelafi from Aspetar believes that by adopting a positive mentality and mindset, he stands a good chance of success.

"Usually, the player comes in with denial, anger or blame, and you can see that in their eyes. Our job in the clinic is to calm our players and to have a very long discussion. More than 70% of the time, this type of injury is a