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Frank Offermann

Osteopath [D.O.] (B), qualified physiotherapist [B.Sc.] (NL)

born 03.08.1977 in Cologne, Germany

Education/studies:

1998-2002 Studies in physiotherapy at Zuyd University, Heerlen, Netherlands with graduation as a qualified physiotherapist (B.Sc.) "cum laude"
2005 Studies for Master of Manipulative Therapy at Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia
2006-2011 Studies for Diploma in Osteopathy (Osteopath D.O.) in Gent, Belgium

Further education:

2006 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy-OMT (German Association for Manual Therapy according to Maitland DVMT)
2012 Medical training therapy/remedial gymnastics on machines
2012 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

Practical experience:

2002-2013 MediaPark Clinic, Cologne. Treatment of recreational and elite athletes (e.g. 1. FC Köln, Kölner Haie, Olympic Base Cologne athletes with acute injuries and postoperative aftercare)
Since 2009 work as an osteopath and physiotherapist for the men's 'A' national team, German Basketball Federation (DBB)+
Since 2015 individual supervision for professional and squad athletes at home and abroad.

Qualified physiotherapist [B.Sc.] (NL)/sports physiotherapist

born 17.06.1980 in Aachen, Germany

Education/studies:

2001-2005 Studies in physiotherapy at Zuyd University, Heerlen, Netherlands. Graduation as a qualified physiotherapist (B.Sc.)

Fortbildungen:

2005 Vocational training as sports physiotherapist
2006 Manual lymph drainage (according to Dr. Vodder)
2008 Specialist training in orthopaedic medicine/manual therapy (IAOM)
2009 Specialist training in manual therapy of mandibular joint/dysfunctions (CMD)
2010 Medical training therapy/remedial gymnastics on machines
2011 "Understanding walking" (basic and advanced course)
2011 Lumbar spinal treatment according to McKenzie
2012 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
2013 Treatment of post-traumatic fascial distortions according to Typaldos
2022 Golf physio trainer of Sportmed-Pro-Germany (official further education institute of the PGA)

Practical experience:

2005 – 2008 Various employment relationships in orthopaedic and sports medicine clinics in the Netherlands and Germany
2009 – 2013 Mediapark Clinic Cologne,
treatment of recreational and elite athletes (e.g. 1. FC Köln, Kölner Haie, athletes of the Olympic Base Rhineland) with acute injuries and postoperative aftercare
2013 – 2015 Physiotherapist, 1. FC Köln junior performance centre
Since 2015 individual supervision for professional and squad athletes at home and abroad.