Dr. Russell Pinto, PT
Dr. Russell Pinto, PT
Dr. Russell Pinto, PT
Dr. Russell Pinto, PT
Dr. Russell Pinto, PT
Dr. Russell Pinto, PT
Dr. Russell Pinto, PT
Professional Information
Profession: Sports Physiotherapist
Experience: 10+ years
Specialities: Sports Physiotherapy
Clinic: Panjim
@pintorussell
Qualifications
Educational Background
- BPT, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore
- MBA in Healthcare Management, Sikkim Manipal
- MSc High Performance Sports: Strength & Conditioning, Catholic University of Murcia, Spain
Certifications
- FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) by American Heat Association
- Kinesiology Taping KT1 & KT2 from American Kinesio Taping Association
- Dynamic Taping Certification
- General Taping Certification
- Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy
- Dry Needling Module
- Clinical Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation – Basic Principles and Applied Techniques
- Certification in Manual Therapy from Father Muller Medical College
- Cupping
- Evidence Based Physiotherapy Practice
- Physical Fitness Testing and Sports Specific Assessment
- Evidence Based Physiotherapy Practice
- Integrated Myofascial Release Therapy
- Evaluation and Management of Myofascial Dysfunction
- Matrix Rhythm Therapy
Research & Publications
- Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients with Knee Ostheo Arthitis – A Systematic Review (to be published in Biomed Research International)
Professional Information
Areas of service: Panjim, Margao, Porvorim
Qualifications
- BPT, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore
- MBA in Healthcare Management, Sikkim Manipal
- MSc High Performance Sports: Strength & Conditioning, Catholic University of Murcia, Spain
Certifications
- FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) by American Heat Association
- Kinesiology Taping KT1 & KT2 from American Kinesio Taping Association
- Dynamic Taping Certification
- General Taping Certification
- Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy
- Dry Needling Module
- Clinical Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation – Basic Principles and Applied Techniques
- Certification in Manual Therapy from Father Muller Medical College
- Cupping
- Evidence Based Physiotherapy Practice
- Physical Fitness Testing and Sports Specific Assessment
- Evidence Based Physiotherapy Practice
- Integrated Myofascial Release Therapy
- Evaluation and Management of Myofascial Dysfunction
- Matrix Rhythm Therapy
Research & Publications
- Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients with Knee Ostheo Arthitis – A Systematic Review (to be published in Biomed Research International)
About
Dr. Russell Pinto, PT co-founded Physiotherapeautics by FAHS (Father Agnel Health Services) in 2014 together with Dr. Roseanna Pereira, PT at Chowgule College in Margao and has big plans for his company. In 2020 he opened the second branch of Physiotherapeautics in Panjim together with his managing partner Dr. Sweezel De Souza, PT, and in July 2021 the third branch, taking over the Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation Department at Horizon Hospital, Margao. In January 2022, the first clinic outside Goa opened in Mumbai, together with his managing partner Dr. Simone George Gomes, PT. The next branch is planned to be opened in Vasco in the first half of 2022.
After his own professional football career ended at a young age due to a badly managed injury, the dream took shape in preventing other players from the same fate by becoming a world class physio. Among the best in his studies and using every opportunity to improve his practical knowledge, he soon started to make a name for himself in the world of Football and Kabaddi. In his 10+ years of practice, he has worked with many clubs:
- Indian National Team (Men), Intercontinental Cup 2023
- Indian National Team (U-17) FIFA World Cup 2017
- FC Goa (7+ seasons ISL & Asian Champions League 2021)
- ATK Mohun Bagan (1 season ISL & Asian Champions League 2022)
- Dabang Delhi K.C. (Pro Kabaddi) (4 seasons)
- Indian Olympic Football Team 2015
- India U-14 Team 2013 (1 season)
- Goa State Football Team at the Santosh Trophy 2015
- Salgaocar FC, Youth Development (1 season)
- Brazil Football Academy (1 season)
- Dabang Mumbai Hockey Club (1 season)
- CE L’Hospitalet, Spain (internship)
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