DR. VISHNU VIJAYAN
SPORTS & EXERCISE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
THODUPUZHA
Summary
Experienced team doctor with over 4 years of experience working in professional football. Proven track record of providing high quality medical care to athletes, reducing injury rates, and optimising player performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Team Doctor
Odisha Football Club (Indian Super League)
Bhubaneswar, India
10.2021 - Current
- Provide medical care to the first team, women’s team and reserve team players
- Conduct preseason medical screenings, injury assessments, and player fitness evaluations
- Developed and implemented injury prevention and management strategies
- Collaborated with coaches, trainers, and other medical staff to optimise player performance and safety
- Travelled with the team to domestic (ISL/Durand Cup/Super Cup/Bandodkar Trophy) and international matches (AFC Cup) providing medical support and emergency care as needed
- Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs for injured players
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Tutor, Department of Physiology
Al Azhar Medical College
Thodupuzha, Kerala
01.2017 - 05.2019
Junior Resident, Department of Cardiology
Don Bosco Hospital
North Paravoor, Kerala
06.2016 - 11.2016
Education
12TH -
Malayattil Kesavan Nair Memorial HSS
Kumaramangalam, Kerala10TH -
Sacred Heart English Medium HSS
Moolamattom, Kerala Post Graduate Diploma In Sports Medicine - Sports And Exercise Medicine
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
Patiala, Punjab 01.2019 - 1 2021
M.B.B.S. - Medicine
Sree Narayana Institute Of Medical Sciences
North Paravur, Kerala01.2016
Skills
Injury diagnosis and management
Physical examination
Imaging interpretation
Pharmacological management
Procedural skills
Effective communication
Nutritional counselling and education
Teamwork
Electronic medical records
Research and staying current
Ultrasound skills
Exercise prescription
Injury/illness prevention
Performance optimisation
Injury rehabilitation
Certifications Courses
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) & BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association
- National Trauma Life Support (NTLS), Society for Emergency Medicine India
- Soccer signs and injury prevention – LEVEL I, UTFPL Portugal, 07/24/20 - 07/26/20
- FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, Online Course
Publications
- Headgear in prevention of sports related concussion – A literature review across various sports, IP Indian Journal of Neurosciences, 7, 3, 09/21, 11282
- IASM-CON, Jaipur, 02/20, Doping knowledge, attitudes and practices among young elite Indian weightlifters - current scenario and way forward, Paper presentation.
- Global Soccer E-Conclave, 06/07/20, E-poster presentation of 2018 FIFA World Cup – A glance at the injuries.
- Sports Injury Conclave June 2023, Manipal hospitals, Bangalore, Paper presentation- Biomechanics of badminton injuries.
Accomplishments
- Hero Super Cup 2022-23 champions
- AFC Cup 2023 South Zone champions
Professional memberships
- Member, Indian Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine (ISSEM)
- Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Timeline
Team Doctor
Odisha Football Club (Indian Super League)
10.2021 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma In Sports Medicine - Sports And Exercise Medicine
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
01.2019 - 1 2021
Tutor, Department of Physiology
Al Azhar Medical College
01.2017 - 05.2019
Junior Resident, Department of Cardiology
Don Bosco Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2016
12TH -
Malayattil Kesavan Nair Memorial HSS
10TH -
Sacred Heart English Medium HSS
M.B.B.S. - Medicine
Sree Narayana Institute Of Medical Sciences