SPORTS MEDICINE
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MedicalPort partners with leading experts in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Portugal to provide diagnosis, injury treatment, prevention and recovery programmes tailored to athletes of all levels — from amateur to elite.
Injuries are part of every athlete’s journey. But without the right diagnosis and treatment, they can threaten performance or even end a career. That’s why personalised, high-quality medical support makes all the difference.
Injury Prevention and Performance Optimisation
Regular health and performance assessments are key to staying in top shape and avoiding preventable injuries. With our partners, athletes can undergo advanced sports check-ups, combining medical diagnostics and biomechanical evaluation.
Advanced health and performance testing includes
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Clinical pathology: vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, lactate, HDL/total cholesterol, triglycerides, full blood count
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Electrocardiogram stress test
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Doppler echocardiogram
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Computed baropodography
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Isokinetic testing: strength, fatigue, performance, muscle-to-weight ratio
Injury Diagnosis and Treatment
MedicalPort works with Portugal’s top Sports Medicine teams to offer surgical and non-surgical treatment, always followed by rehabilitation adapted to the specific condition, sport, and recovery timeline.
Innovative and evidence-based treatments
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
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Viscosupplementation
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Orthokine therapy
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Meniscal transplant surgery
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Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI)
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Porto Knee Testing Device (PKTD) – patented system for MRI-compatible ligament stability testing
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PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION
State-of-the-art therapies for safe and effective recovery:
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Alter G® anti-gravity treadmill
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Mesotherapy
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Ozone therapy
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Kinesis rehabilitation
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Shockwave therapy
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Electrotherapy
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Hydrotherapy
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Osteopathy
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Pulse Signal Therapy (PST)
World-Class Partners
Our partner clinics treat Olympic athletes and professionals across various disciplines. They are internationally recognised for their high-end technology and pioneering methods in sports performance and injury care.
A team of excellence specialized in physiotherapy and sports medicine.
António Gaspar Physio Therapy and Performance is a Physiotherapy clinic coordinated by one of the most experienced and renown physiotherapists of Portugal. António Gaspar is a professional who holds a career path with more than 30 years of experience. Additionally he is the physiotherapist of the Portuguese National football team since 2000.
The clinic distinguishes itself by promoting health and well-being through a personalized and specialized approach, integrating best practices with each person’s specific needs, optimizing the rehabilitation’s process. At António Gaspar Physio Therapy and Performance, each patient is unique.
Services:
- Evaluation in Physiotherapy by António Gaspar
- Physiatry Appointement
- Sports Medicine Appointement
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Global Postural Re-education
- Active Global Stretching
Medical Port offers several support and escorting services to athletes and sports teams:
- Psychological support
- Nutritional support
- Access to training centers for teams
- Travel and accommodation
- Transfers
- Customer Care Specialist support
- Manage contacts with the medical provider for bookings and process management
- Booking and management of the pre-evaluation and follow-up remote consultations
- Detailed medical report in English
Doctors who perform this medical procedure
Physiotherapist and Chief Executive Officer at AG – Physiotherapy and Performance
António Gaspar is the reference in Portugal in his sector of activity and physiotherapist of the Football National A Team, a position he has held since May 2000 and he received the Commendation of the Order of Merit, awarded by the President of the Republic, Dr. Jorge Sampaio, in June 2004. He also fills the position of Chief Executive Officer at António Gaspar – Physiotherapy and Performance.
He collaborates with athletes of various international football clubs including: Chelsea, Manchester, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Fulham, Everton, West Ham, Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, FC Barcelona, Valencia CF, Juventus, FC Dynamo Moscow, Al-Ahly (Egypt), Los Angeles Galaxy, in addition to several clubs in Angola, Cyprus and Romania.
