Bhutan football federation has started this physical medicine and rehabilitation center in the year 2015, with the vision to reduce the maximum potential of injury and to perform at the highest level. Since then the department has grown in number of human resource with sound in its profession and infrastructure as well.
Today we are very proud that it’s the only sports physical medicine and rehabilitation center for sports in Bhutan and yes we exclusively look after football as major.
We are set up of physical therapist, strength and conditioning coaches which unions the integral part of sports science/physical medicine.
The center values the prehab, rehab for all sorts’ of football injury through the means of sports science.
The players vigorously undergo physiological test, anthropometry test, and biomechanical test and with based structure of footballing periodization of any age group, the players are being than trained with proper quantification of load.
With piles of training, the recovery and regeneration are tone up and even with facilitated means if any players sustain micro level of injury, they are put upon proper care and rehabilitation.
Sonam Sonam, Head of Department
Message from HoD
Ever since the department has formed I have always strategies to reform football through science with resilience, competence and confident.
We feel what the pain is, that’s why the department want to make sure to provide the best medical care of any age group and gender, who suffers from any injury which might cause their carrer. We also want to make sure that no athletes are left behind untreated. We want them to be treated physically and mentally.
Every single day the department want to make sure that they bring the best outcome measure for the players through scientific approach. we want to build the cohesive bond so that they gain faith on us for the better cause.
Today I am so proud that every footballers has faith and believes that they have something to rely on during their worst time, which not only motivates but push us hard to work more.
Aims and Objectives:
- To encompass paying attention to injury prevention and rehabilitation, to chase for the fine aspects of talent identification, scientific training, athletes performance development and success, investigate the human science like somatotype and morphological efficacy and process of athletic preparation.
- It is also aimed at creating athlete-Centre approach but also execute plans with perfection for peak performance.
- The objective of having physical medicine and rehabilitation is to drive player to pursue football as profession and perform to the optimum level of performance.
Vision and Mission:
- A complete set up of full-fledged sports science center, which helps to perform any age category of players to perform in highest level of performance in every competition.
- To promote and deliver the best sports medicine aid through integrated interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes evidence base clinical practice, the incorporation of education, research of latest paradigm shifts and changes, lifelong health promotion through prevention and care
TEAM
An experienced and a valued Physiotherapist for Bhutan Football Federation. Started this repute centre and career in 2015 and has offered a wide range of recovery focused treatments to enable professional players play the game with enhanced effects. Helped the players to restore, maintain and rehabilitate physical movements.
Helped to improve athlete wellbeing, on pitch and off ground as well.I am lauded for having introduced the institution of physical medicine and rehabilitation in BFF. Today I lead this department with full of commitment and dedication.
Phuntsho Tobjur is a Physiotherapist working at Bhutan Football Federation since May 2021. He has completed B.Sc. Physiotherapy from Lovely Professional University in Punjab, India. His responsibilities include advising the players on prevention strategies from injury and conducting physical and medical assessment for Bhutan national players and club players.
Further, he is responsible for management of injuries for national players during the training and tournaments. He also examines and diagnoses injuries and provides rehabilitation and aid in recovery for the injured players.
Phuntsho Tobjur is particularly interested in Sport medicine and cardiopulmonary. He strongly believes that an adequate physical exercise which combines stretching with strengthening and proprioceptive training can balance our everyday lives.
I am serving as a Physiotherapist
Dedicated physiotherapist with 5 years of experience in Jigme Dorji Wangchuck national referral hospital, achieving impressive result by delivering robust treatment plans. Works compassionately with the clients to assess needs, provide diagnoses and design bespoke holistic programs for optimal physical well-being care.
My role as a therapist in Bhutan Football Federation is to provide comprehensive, diagnoses of condition, monitor players closely to maintain safe exercise practices and motivate band enthused players to recover fast through positive reinforcement.
About my education I graduated from RVS College of physiotherapy under Dr.MGR University, higher secondary from Motithang higher secondary school, middle from Drujeygang central school and Jigme losel primary school.
in Bhutan Football Federation. It has been more than five years serving with the Women’s National squad, coaches and trainers. I am specialized in providing year-round care, immediate first-aid services, generating plans for long-term rehabilitation & recovery, fitness level engagement, therapy equipment operation, injury prevention, nutritional knowledge and treatment plan development.
I did my bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from Dr. MGR University,India. I have also attended couple of workshops, courses and seminars related to my profession and I m certified from many international organization such as AFC Medical Conference, FIFA Fitness Course, AFC President’s Traveling Fellow for Football Medicine and AFC Physiotherapy Conference. I also have very often field experiences serving with the National Women’s squad. I have tagged along with the team to several championship in and out of Bhutan.
I am serving as a Physiotherapist in Bhutan Football Federation. It has been more than five years serving with the Women’s National squad, coaches and trainers. I am specialized in providing year-round care, immediate first-aid services, generating plans for long-term rehabilitation & recovery, fitness level engagement, therapy equipment operation, injury prevention, nutritional knowledge and treatment plan development.
I did my bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from Dr. MGR University,India. I have also attended couple of workshops, courses and seminars related to my profession and I m certified from many international organization such as AFC Medical Conference, FIFA Fitness Course, AFC President’s Traveling Fellow for Football Medicine and AFC Physiotherapy Conference. I also have very often field experiences serving with the National Women’s squad. I have tagged along with the team to several championship in and out of Bhutan.
Since August 2021, I have been working with aspiring national players as the Bhutan Football Federation’s assistant fitness coach. Professionally, preventing injuries and improving an athlete’s strength and conditioning are the top priorities. I believe it’s a fantastic opportunity for me to work with the Bhutanese National Team, who are regarded as the most professional athletes in the nation. I am a qualified fitness instructor with expertise working in a sports science center.
The major goal is to collaborate closely with the football technical coaches and sports physiotherapists to develop an effective training program that will improve the player’s performance and, in the long term, prevent injuries. Our goal is to develop players from the Bhutan Football Federation who will be assets rather than liabilities wherever they go.
I am a person who sees the bright side of everything. I enjoy a wide variety of activities, sights, and experiences. I spent several years playing for the national team of Bhutan. Being an athlete requires us to work hard, set high standards, and maintain our attention constantly. When talent doesn’t work hard, hard effort can win.
Working as a fitness instructor and assistant coach for the Bhutan Football Federation Academy is not only a fantastic opportunity, but it also gives me the chance to learn new skills from an outside coach. I’m hoping to be able to offer the opinions and insights I’ve gained from my 17 years of service to the national team. With that knowledge, I can at least help the young player in a tiny way.
I firmly think that a healthy lifestyle and diet can change the world, and that food and exercise play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and wellbeing. My objective is to provide a straightforward, scientifically supported method for gaining muscle, decreasing fat, becoming joyful and healthy, and leading a life that matters and has an impact on our loved ones.
