Rami Mansuri

Exercise Physiologist, physiotherapist, and strength & conditioning coach leading rehabilitation and performance support for the first team at JJK Jyväskylä, a professional football club, with rehab taken through full return-to-play progression and training load tracked throughout. MSc in Exercise Physiology from the University of Jyväskylä (thesis grade 4/5, Best Thesis Presentation award, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, May 2026), with applied research experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound, VO₂max testing, and longitudinal data analysis.

Core clinical focus: knee (ACL, patellar tendinopathy), ankle sprain, hamstring strain, hip flexor/groin, return-to-play programming, training load, and recovery monitoring

Head Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist & Strength and Conditioning Coach at JJK Football Club (2025-01 – Present)

• Lead physiotherapist and physical performance support for first-team players
• Assess and manage knee, hamstring, hip, and ankle injuries, including ACL-adjacent presentations and patellar tendinopathy, through individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation programs
• Design and deliver return-to-training and return-to-play protocols, from early-phase loading through final on-field clearance
• Monitor training load, recovery, and readiness using Firstbeat wearable technology
• Collaborate daily with coaching and performance staff to optimize player availability and reduce injury risk
• Deliver gym-based strength, injury-prevention, and conditioning sessions integrated with football load
• Featured in Keskisuomalainen (KSML)

Research Assistant at University of Jyväskylä — Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences (2024 – 2026)

• 350+ hours logged as Research Assistant across applied exercise physiology, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal projects
• Contribute to applied research in exercise physiology, musculoskeletal health, and environmental physiology
• Support data collection and analysis involving VO₂max testing, cardiovascular monitoring, and body composition assessment
• Apply musculoskeletal ultrasound to assess tendon structure and vascular responses (ACHILLES project)
• Key projects: Achilles Tendon Structure and Loading; Exercise Performance Under Environmental Stress; Cardiovascular Responses to Unloading and Thermal Modulation

Research Assistant & Science Communication Specialist at HULA / URHEA Helsinki - Environmental Physiology Platform (EP2) (2026-01 – 2026-04)

Worked in a high-performance and clinical exercise physiology environment supporting elite athletes and clinical populations

• Conduct applied literature reviews in exercise and environmental physiology
• Translate peer-reviewed research into evidence-based infographics and educational material for athletes, coaches, and clinicians
• Contribute to research dissemination on topics including thermoregulation, jet lag, travel fatigue, and exercise performance under environmental stress
• Collaborate with researchers and clinicians to ensure scientific accuracy and practical relevance of published material
• Conducted VO₂max testing, exercise stress testing, and heart-rate–based performance assessments
• Designed and supervised individualised exercise programmes for performance optimisation and rehabilitation
• Delivered education on cardiovascular health, exercise safety, and training principles
• Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team, including Dr Elias Lehtonen, Dr Dominique Gagnon, and Professor Juha Peltonen
• Contributed to research dissemination and educational publications through the Environmental Physiology (EP2) platform

Substitute Physiotherapist at Pihlajalinna (2023-11 – 2024-02)

• Provided physiotherapy services for post-operative and musculoskeletal patients in a private clinical setting
• Designed rehabilitation programmes combining manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and progressive loading
• Achieved consistently high patient satisfaction, with approximately 90% reporting positive outcomes
• Maintained efficient clinical workflow while building strong therapeutic alliances

Adaptive Sports Specialist at Sport voor Andersvaliden (2023-04 – 2023-08)

• Supported adaptive sports programmes for individuals with neurological and physical impairments
• Modified exercises to promote inclusion, confidence, and motor control
• Worked alongside physiotherapists and sports coaches in community-based settings

Physiotherapist (Clinical Exchange Internship) at Ghent University Hospital (2023-03 – 2023-08)

Completed two supervised clinical placements within Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy at UZ Gent under Prof. Dr. Erik Witvrouw

• Rotation 1: cerebral lesion rehabilitation ward (April 2023)
• Rotation 2: polytrauma and amputee rehabilitation ward (May 2023)
• Delivered task-specific gait, balance, and functional training within a multidisciplinary hospital team
• Strengthened clinical reasoning in complex neurological and amputee cases

Physiotherapist & Strength and Conditioning Coach at Entrepreneurial Practice (2023 – Present)

• Operate an independent physiotherapy and performance practice alongside elite sport and academic work
• Design and deliver individualised rehabilitation and strength-training programmes for athletic and general populations
• Provide musculoskeletal assessment, exercise prescription, and return-to-function planning
• Integrate pain management strategies with progressive loading and injury prevention principles
• Apply evidence-based approaches informed by current research and clinical guidelines

MSc in Biology of Physical Activity (Major: Exercise Physiology; Minor: Sports Coaching & Fitness Testing) – University of Jyväskylä (2024-08 – 2026-06)

BSc in Physiotherapy – Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (2020-08 – 2024-12)