Sport Medicine

Sports Medicine

Avitara coordinates sports medicine care for individuals who lead active lives, whether through professional sport, regular training, or physically demanding routines. The focus is on protecting movement, supporting recovery, and maintaining long-term physical performance.

We work with experienced sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists who understand both injury management and performance demands. Care is planned around real-life activity levels, personal goals, and long-term joint and muscle health.

Areas of Care

  • Sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions

  • Injury prevention and physical performance support

  • Rehabilitation following injury or surgery

  • Joint, tendon, and muscle management

  • Structured return-to-activity and return-to-sport planning

Each plan is designed to restore function safely while reducing the risk of reinjury.

How Avitara Supports You

  • Assessment and referral to qualified sports medicine specialists

  • Coordination of imaging, diagnostics, and therapeutic services

  • Development of personalized recovery and rehabilitation plans

  • Ongoing monitoring of progress and performance

  • Discreet coordination across medical and rehabilitation teams

Avitara ensures care remains organized and aligned as recovery progresses.

Why Sports Medicine with Avitara

Movement plays a central role in health, longevity, and quality of life. Poorly managed injuries or rushed recovery can lead to long-term limitations.

Avitara approaches sports medicine with careful oversight and coordination, helping individuals recover properly, maintain performance, and remain active over the long term as part of a broader health strategy.

Dr. Ertugrul Karanlik
Consultant in Sports Medicine

Dr. Ertugrul Karanlik is a German Sports Medicine specialist with international experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. A graduate of Aachen University with a Doctorate in Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, he has served as Head Team Doctor for top clubs such as Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, Schalke 04, and Al Jazira FC. Renowned for his expertise in non-surgical sports injury management, chiropractic care, and regenerative therapies, Dr. Karanlik focuses on personalized, evidence-based treatment to restore movement, relieve pain, and enhance athletic performance.

 

Ali Khasif

Emirati professional footballer and goalkeeper for Al-Jazira Club in the UAE Pro League. Former captain of the UAE national team, recognized for his leadership and exceptional goalkeeping skills.

Manuel Almuni

Former Arsenal FC goalkeeper, now serving as goalkeeper coach at Shabab Al Ahli. Known for his Premier League experience and expertise in developing top-level goalkeepers.

Leonardo Bonucci

Legendary Italian center-back, celebrated for his tactical intelligence and exceptional long-range passing. Euro 2020 champion and serial winner with Juventus and the Italian national team.

Mitchy Batshuayi

Belgian international striker, known for scoring decisive goals, like Chelsea’s title-sealing goal in 2017. Currently playing for Eintracht Frankfurt, with experience across several top European leagues.

Hugo Almeida

Portuguese international striker, formerly played for Hajduk Split in Croatia, known for his aerial ability and goal-scoring presence.

Milos Nikic

Serbian national team volleyball player, recognized for his skill, athleticism, and contributions to the team’s success.

 
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

Cameroon international forward, currently playing for New York Red Bulls, known for his versatility, experience, and goal-scoring ability.

 
Volkan Demirel

Legendary Turkish goalkeeper, former Fenerbahçe Istanbul and Turkey national team captain. Renowned as one of Turkey’s greatest goalkeepers, now working as a coach.

 
 
 
Sean Marshall

American basketball player, known for his athleticism and contributions on the court.