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)
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
01.2017 - 05.2019
Junior Resident, Department of Cardiology
Don Bosco Hospital
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
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
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