FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Austria

A Worldwide Network

The FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence (FMCE) Austria is a network comprised of physicians, physiotherapists, sports psychologists and sports scientists working in different hospitals and universities in Innsbruck and the surrounding areas, including

• Institute for Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine & Health Tourism (ISAG), Tirol Kliniken Innsbruck
• Institute for Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine & Health Tourism (ISAG), UMIT TIROL – Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology, Hall
• Gelenkpunkt – Medical Practice
• Department of Sport Science at the University of Innsbruck
• MOTUM – Human Performance Institute
• Sports Therapy Huber & Mair

By providing cutting-edge services in sports medicine, orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, physiotherapy, sport psychology and sports sciences, the FMCE Austria serves the needs of football clubs, sports clubs and sporting organizations. The FMCE Austria regularly supports and treats junior athletes, national level athletes as well as football players at an international level.

FMCE Austria strives to meet the highest international standards for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, combining best practices with the latest technology to guide athletes from diagnosis through rehabilitation to recovery. Our teams of dedicated researchers and physicians combine cutting-edge methods with state-of-the-art technology to provide athletes with comprehensive health, body-management and performance strategies.

What FMCE Austria offers…

Core competence

FMCE Austria provides top-tier care in sports medicine, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, sports sciences, and sports psychology. Our offerings cater to amateur and professional athletes alike, delivering services that range from cutting-edge surgical solutions and tailored rehabilitation programmes to advanced performance assessments and sports psychology.

Sports Medicine

The medical practice Gelenkpunkt is specialised in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery as well as reconstructive joint surgery for injuries and damage to the large joints. Its international network unites outstanding sports physicians and orthopaedic specialists, creating a professional framework for daily work. Their expertise is enhanced by numerous research projects, publications, and the implementation of specially developed, innovative technologies.

The Institute for Sports, Alpine Medicine and Health Tourism (ISAG) with the clinical partner at the University Hospital/Tirol Kliniken Innsbruck offers a broad spectrum in general and internal sports medicine with a focus on the evaluation of exercise performance. Athletes are thoroughly screened and assessed for their individual health and fitness status. In case of any clinical findings the University Hospital Innsbruck serves as a well-known institution for further medical examination, diagnosis and therapy.

Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy

The physiotherapists at Sports Therapy Huber & Mair combine conventional treatments (manual therapy, myofascial therapy, mobilisation, electrotherapy, etc.) with the latest innovative technologies.

Each rehabilitation programme is adapted to the athlete’s individual needs, taking into account the status and extent of the injury and monitoring progress until the patient can successfully resume physical activity. In combination with the expertise of the physiotherapists, the well-equipped facilities, including massage rooms, a climbing wall, an underwater therapy pool and an outdoor area, are the basis for a wide range of therapy options.

The mission of Sports Therapy Huber & Mair is to provide an ideal rehabilitation programme that is personally tailored to return the patient safely back to normal activity.

Sports Sciences

Sports scientists work closely with athletes and coaches to develop and implement specific training programmes that meet the needs of the individual, the team and the sport. The underlying goal is to develop faster, stronger, and more resilient injury-free athletes by applying a wide range of training interventions, including speed, agility, plyometrics, endurance, flexibility/mobility, and strength and power exercises.

Even after injuries, sports scientists work closely with the physiotherapy team to help the patient return to normal everyday life or their target sport as quickly and as individually as possible.

Sports Psychology

FMCE Austria offers sports psychology services and support for all athletes, teams or coaches interested in optimising mental abilities and skills. The qualitative and continuous provision of sports psychology support to competitive athletes as well as coaches and associations plays a major role here. Additional areas of emphasis include the coordination, implementation, evaluation and documentation of sports psychology projects as well as the development of quality standards and their maintenance. There are two different providers of sports psychology support and counselling: a) the sports psychologists and mental trainers at the Tyrol Sports Psychology Pool and b) the Tyrolean Sports Psychology Coordination Centre at the ISAG.

Research – Education

Research in sports and football medicine is fundamental to meeting FIFA’s criteria for Centres of Excellence, a standard that FMCE Austria upholds with dedication. As a recognised FIFA Centres of Excellence, FMCE Austria actively contributes to the field through regular publications in leading international sports medicine journals. With over 800 scientific publications and presentations, FMCE Austria plays a pivotal role in shaping global sports medicine research. This extensive body of work not only reflects our commitment to advancing the field but also fosters valuable collaborations and knowledge exchanges with leading experts worldwide. Through these efforts, FMCE Austria is continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in sports and football medicine, contributing to improved clinical practices and patient outcomes on an international scale.

FMCE Austria is firmly committed to education. The Department of Sport Science at the University of Innsbruck and the Institute for Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine and Health Tourism ISAG including the “Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention” at the UMIT TIROL, additionally underscores the scientific orientation of FMCE Austria by offering numerous courses and advanced training.

Service for International Athletes

The locations in Innsbruck provide us access to state-of-the-art technology and a team of distinguished sports physicians. These two factors combine to make FMCE Austria a popular destination for top international athletes seeking a wide range of services, including surgery, rehabilitation, medical evaluation or simply expertise. FMCE Austria provides these high-quality services while maintaining confidentiality agreements and working closely with all patients.