Partnerships

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Qatar Athletics Federation

On Jan 2021 Qatar Athletics Federation, Aspetar and Aspirezone have signed a cooperation agreement, Under the agreement Qatari Track & Field athletes will benefit from Aspetar’s outstanding medical services, the latest scientific research and sports science, and use of Aspire Zone facilities, his agreement will serve Qatar's sport by conducting a full comprehensive medical test for athletes pre, during and post competitions, providing them with comprehensive medical support and using Aspire Zone facilities to serve Qatar's sport and athletics.

The Qatar Stars League (QSL)

On 23rd September 2020 the Qatar Stars League (QSL) has signed a partnership agreement with Aspetar as their official medical partner for the provision of medical treatment and services to Qatar Stars League (QSL) participating teams throughout the period of the league and apply Aspetar expertise and initiatives in the field of sports medicine and exercise science that would benefit sports competitions.

Algerian football federation

In June 2019 Algerian football federation signed Aspetar as their official medical partner. Under this partnership the Algerian football team will have priority access to Aspetar’s advanced sports medicine services and facilities, extending to cover medical screening, research, athlete rehabilitation, nutrition, podiatric health, and orthopaedic surgery.

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q)

In June 2019 Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF), has signed an agreement with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) at Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital. The agreement paves the way for strategic collaboration in multidisciplinary areas including research and strategic studies, and organising joint conferences, seminars and workshops. As part of the agreement students will also have access to training, development, scholarship, internship and employment opportunities at Aspetar and other AZF member organisations.

Texas Health Resources (THR)

In September 2018 Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) signs MoU with the Texas Health Resources (THR), The MoU sets for a strategic partnership to create a joint Center of Excellence focused on research, training, performance and sports medicine in the United States, which shall expand the mission and goals of both organizations.

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Tottenham Hotspur FC

In 2016 Aspetar signed a Medical Partnership Agreement with Tottenham Hotspur FC, one of England’s largest football clubs. As part of the agreement the Club will have priority access to Aspetar’s advanced sports medicine services and facilities, extending to cover medical screening, research, athlete rehabilitation, nutrition, podiatric health, and orthopaedic surgery.

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Paris Saint-Germain

In 2014 Paris Saint-Germain FC signed Aspetar as their official medical partner for three seasons. Under this partnership Aspetar will provide its expertise to Paris Saint-Germain medical staff regarding medical examinations and thorough health assessments for all players, which will be ‘Certified by Aspetar.’ This advice will be based on the highest international standards, as practiced by Aspetar.

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

In February 2009, Aspetar was delighted to sign an agreement with Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), allowing us to deliver clinical training to WCMC-Q medical students during their primary care rotations. The agreement helps promote medical education in primary care, utilising Aspetar’s exemplary credentials in musculo-skeletal understanding and treatment, and builds on further collaborative research. As part of the agreement, Aspetar makes its facilities available as a clinical education-training site for WCMC-Q students while qualifying. Go to their Website

Qatar Olympic Committee

Qatar Olympic Committee

Aspetar works with members of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to ensure world-class standards for medical care, treatment and rehabilitation are provided to sports clubs and federation level athletes in Qatar. With the strategic goal of developing and enhancing the quality of sports medicine care within Qatar’s clubs and federations, Aspetar established both the National Sports Medicine Programme (NSMP) and the ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence. Aspetar’s agreement with QOC allows us to develop and run programmes targeting injury prevention, injury management and athletic performance at a national level.

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University Of Queensland

University Of Queensland

In October 2009, Aspetar and the University of Queensland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which has paved the way for an agreement fostering cooperation in the fields of research, publications and knowledge-sharing through student exchange programmes, as well as collaborations in research initiatives across sports medicine disciplines.

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MuscleTech Network

MuscleTech Network

Aspetar announced a three-year collaboration with Muscle Tech Network (MTN), a knowledge and support net for the research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of muscle and tendon injuries. Alongside FC Barcelona Foundation and LEITAT Technological Centre, the agreement allowed Aspetar to become one of the organisers of MTN Congress, a seminar that shares knowledge and results in medical research and their applications to clinical practice.

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ECSS: European College of Sport Science

ECSS: European College of Sport Science

Aspetar recently announced a three-year partnership with the European College of Sport Science (ECSS). As part of the agreement, Aspetar and the ECSS will launch an Excellence in Football Research Award, the aim of which is to attract and support novel, applied research projects that have potential applications on the football pitch. As part of the collaboration, Aspetar will also serve as a gold partner at the annual conference for the next two years.

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Sidra Medical and Research Centre (Sidra)

Sidra Medical and Research Centre (Sidra)

Sidra Medical and Research Centre (Sidra) and Aspetar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will encompass collaboration in the provision of healthcare services for treating pediatric sports related injuries. This initiative has been launched at Aspetar, utilising the highly skilled healthcare workforce of Sidra, who will expand the range of services currently provided at Aspetar to include pediatric services. Services include pediatric orthopedic surgery limited to sports related injuries, screening of younger athletes and other related allied health services within Aspetar’s scope of services. A team of Sidra healthcare professionals including physicians, allied health professionals and nurses will be credentialed and privileged to provide patient care at Aspetar.

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International Olympic committee (IOC )

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

In November 2014, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has identified Aspetar as its Research Centre for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health, both of which are top priorities for the IOC and Aspetar. Since its foundation, Aspetar has developed a valued partnership with the IOC in clinical, research and educational matters which has enable us to partner in numerous educational events with the IOC, including several IOC ATPCs, the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport, as well as hosting the IOC Cardiology Course.

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International Handball Federation (IHF)

International Handball Federation (IHF)

Following the outstanding medical services provided by Aspetar during the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship, which was held in Doha from 15th January to 1st February 2015, the International Handball Federation (IHF) has invited Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital to become the IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health. Aspetar, as the first sports medicine hospital to be recognised by IHF worldwide, will work closely with both the federation and all international handball teams to provide clinical services and concepts for injury and illness prevention, as well as collaborate on research and education with unique sports science services associated with the handball family.

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Exercise is Medicine

Exercise is Medicine

Through its leading Healthy Lifestyle Programme (HLP), Aspetar has become a regional reference centre for Exercise is Medicine (EIM), a non-profit initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). EIM aims for physical activity and exercise to be standard parts of disease prevention and medical treatment, urging healthcare providers to assess and review patients’ physical activity programmes at every visit, with office visits that conclude exercise clearance and a prescription or referral to a qualified health/fitness professional. As the first Sports Medicine Hospital in the region to be adopted as a reference centre by EIM, Aspetar will introduce lifestyle medicine and specifically physical activity into the general medical practice to help people in the GCC region have healthier lifestyle and to prevent them from any chronic diseases.

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