The physiotherapist plays an integral role in motorsports, acting as a liaison between the athlete and team. They provide physical and mental support to enhance performance, maintaining the athlete's condition through injury prevention and rehabilitation. Due to their expertise and experience in sports medicine, the physiotherapist must be available at all times to assist the athlete in competitions and emergencies. Their behind-the-scenes work requires in-depth knowledge of the individual athlete to maximize capabilities and manage challenges of life on the road.

1. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN
MOTORSPORT
ALFREDO DENTE (Master Manip.Physiotherapy Curtin Uni.WA)
SKY RACING TEAM by VR46
CLINICA MOBILE

2. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERPIST IN MOTOR SPORT
MY BACKGROUND
 MINARDI F1 TEAM ( now Toro Rosso) Team Physio and Drivers 2005
 SUPERAGURI F1 TEAM Team Physio (TAKUMA SATO) 2006/2008
 DUCATI CORSE MOTOGP (Team Physio and personal to C.Stoner, N.Hayden,
V.Rossi) 2009/2013
 Currently Personal Physio to V. ROSSI & A. IANNONE MotoGP & Team
Coordinator Moto3 SKY Racing Team by VR46 ( R.Fenati – F.Bagnaia)

3. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN MOTORSPORT
 WHO CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ATHLETES DURING COMPETITIONS???
 USUALLY :
1. PHYSIOTHERAPIST
2. PERSONAL TRAINER
IDEALLY THAT PERSON SHOULD BE A MIX BETWEEN A DOCTOR, A PHYSIO , A
PERSONAL TRAINER, A PRESS OFFICER, MANAGER AND MANY OTHER THINGS.

4. BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
A. SUPPORT ATHLETES TO ENHANCE THEIR PERFORMANCE
B. PHYSICAL & MENTAL CONDITION MAINTAINANCE ON SITE
C. LINK BETWEEN THE ATHLETE AND ALL THE OTHER FIGURES INVOLVED WITHIN THE
TEAM AND WITHIN THE PADDOCK.
D. LIASON WITH TEAM MEMBERS (TEAM MANAGEMENT, RACING ENGINEERS, PRESS
OFFICER ETC.)
E. PROVIDE EXPERTISE AND ASSISTANCE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
F. GENERAL PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES

5. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN MOTOR SPORT
HOW
1. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
2. EXPERTISE
3. EXPERIENCE
4. BROAD MIND
5. ON CALL 24/7
6. VERY HIGH DISCRETION AND RESPECT FOR PRIVACY
7. HIGLY COMPETITIVE

6. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN MOTOR SPORT
 IT IS A “ BEHIND THE SCENES” ROLE
 IT INVOLVES A DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF “WHO” WE WORK WITH AND HOW
HIS/HER MIND WORK, WE NEED TO KNOW THE WEAKNESSES AND
STRENGTHES, WHAT MAKES THE ATHLETE TICK AND HOW TO GET THE BEST
OUT OF HIS/HER CAPABILITIES.
 OUR CLIENT PERFORMANCE IS TOP PRIORITY

7. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERPIST
IN MOTORSPORT
• CLINICAL WORK
• DIET AND NUTRITION
• SUPPLEMENTS MANAGEMENT
• EQUIPMENT CHECK AND RELATED ASPECTS OF
DRIVER/RIDER TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT
• HOSPITALITY

8. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERPIST
IN MOTOR SPORT
WHEN THE PRESSURE IS ON THE RIDER/DRIVER
FEELS REASSURED IF EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER
AND SOMEBODY TRUSTWORTHY NEXT TO
HIM/HER SHOWS CONFIDENCE AND SELF
CONTROL.

9. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST
IN MOTOR SPORT
• PEOPLE SKILLS
• LIFE IN A SUITCASE
• GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR

11. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST
IN MOTOR SPORT
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING
FREDDY
CLINICA MOBILE