Enhancing sports performance, the prevention of injuries and treatment are the main topics of two seminars, being held at Yue Healthier Living in Naxxar this weekend.

The first seminar, taking place today, is aimed at physiotherapists, sports educators, coaches and fitness instructors.

Luca Russo, who possesses a doctorate in sports applied biomechanics, will deliver a talk on the advancement in the science of movement and how this can help improve performance and prevent injuries.

Veteran sprinter and coach Mario Bonello will discuss the theory and practice of upping speed in all sports, not just athletics.

Renowned physiotherapist Alan Zammit will give a presentation on ankle sprains and how to test for potential ligament tears while Tony Denton, the head physiotherapist at the Sheffield United Academy, will focus on the development of a screening programme for the prevention of injuries in children.

‘The Spine’ is the theme of the second seminar, being held this Sunday. It is intended mainly for doctors, consultants and medical staff who treat spinal injuries and athletes but anyone can attend.

The organisers have lined up a team of experts in this field.

Joseph Borg (orthopaedic and spinal surgeon) will talk about minimal invasive surgery of the spine.

Jo Larkin, a rheumatologist from the UK who was the principal medical specialist for Great Britain’s rugby sevens team that won a silver medal at this year’s Rio Olympics, will discuss back problems in rugby and the conservative treatments of back pain.

Alexander Montgomery, a consultant spinal surgeon from the UK, will deal with the management of the injured spine while Denton will touch on the assessment and detection of early spinal problems in the young sporting child.

Finally, David Attard, one of the country’s leading sports doctors who runs the Malta FA clinic, will give a presentation entitled ‘Spinal injuries in football’.

For further information, one may call on 2258-9800 or send an email to info@yuemalta.com.