Manchester United and Canon continue clinical collaboration

Canon Medical’s Aquilion One at the Aon Training Complex Medical Centre, with players Juan Mata, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford.

Manchester United Football Club has renewed its multi-year agreement with Canon Medical Systems Europe as its official partner.

Signed six years ago the agreement included the installation of top-of-the-range imaging modalities including CT, MRI and ultrasound in a dedicated medical centre at Manchester United’s Aon Training Complex.

Head of sports medicine and science at Manchester United Dr Steve McNally said: “During the past six years, our partnership has redefined the standard for medical imaging in elite sport.  Daily access to state-of-the-art equipment and intelligent technologies has improved responsiveness to clinical presentations.  Most importantly, we have developed a concept of ‘performance imaging’ over and above clinical diagnostics.

“By utilising innovative techniques borne out of shared ideas and experiences from Canon Medical’s wider network of experts, we can now profile and monitor our players in ways we have never done before.  This not only enhances athlete health and safety but also provides invaluable information to guide the athletic development process.”

See the full report on page 28 of the December 2018 issue of RAD Magazine.