Saudi Olympic Training Center to set up PhysioTrio rehabilitation services

RIYADH: The Saudi Olympic Training Center has announced that it has commissioned PhysioTrio, an initiative that will establish three physiotherapy centers that specialize in treating sports injuries across the country.

The main headquarters in Riyadh, with supporting centers in Jeddah and Riyadh, will provide support to SOTC athletes during their training periods in the Kingdom.

The SOTC is dedicated to creating a cutting-edge sports hub through the provision of world-class services, facilities and infrastructure, and PhysioTrio will be providing access to sports medicine doctors, physiotherapy and sports nutrition experts, among other health-related services.

Director of High-Performance Services at the SOTC Jon Goodwin believes this is an “exciting step for [SOTC] because it is the first tangible support service we have been able to put alongside the athletes’ sport training programs.”

He added: “Getting them appropriate, fast and reliable medical care will really help to keep these athletes on course, keep them training more regularly and enhance their future performance.”

Executive Manager of PhysioTrio Dr. Abdullah Al-Juraisi expressed his delight at working with the SOTC, saying: “PhysioTrio is pleased to announce its work with the Saudi Olympic Training Center to provide rehabilitation and physiotherapy services for its elite players across several different sports.”

The SOTC currently works to develop 17 sports in the bid to build world-class Saudi athletes by the 2034 Asian Games.

The 2034 Asian Games represent the culmination of a 12-year period for the SOTC, which they see as sufficient time to positively affect the development of athletes in the long term.