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Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer

June 02, 2023

Dr. Monica Rho is the team physician for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. In addition to preventing injury and illness, she specializing in rehabbing players, including Kelley O'Hara and Julie Ertz, using technology to monitor the health of their muscles, tendons, and ligaments. “Changing the Games” is a 10-part video series produced in collaboration with Lyda Hill Philanthropies.

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