Dr. Stephan F.E. Praet is a highly
qualified and experienced Consultant
in Sports & Exercise Medicine,
with a broad and impressive background
in clinical practice, research, and
academia. His expertise encompasses a
wide range of areas, including the
management of sports-related injuries,
exercise medicine in chronic disease,
and innovative approaches to
therapeutic interventions. Dr. Praet's
academic credentials include a Ph.D.
in Clinical Exercise Physiology &
Metabolic Disease from Maastricht
University, and he is a Fellow of both
the European Board of Sports Medicine
(FEBSM) and the Australasian College
of Sport & Exercise Physicians
(FACSEP). He has specialist
registration in Sport and Exercise
Medicine in both Australia and the
Netherlands and has also been
registered as a Consultant in Sports
Medicine in Dubai. In his clinical
practice, Dr. Praet has demonstrated a
strong commitment to patient care
across various settings. He has worked
with high-performance athletes at the
Australian Institute of Sport,
focusing on injury prevention, illness
management, and optimizing athletic
performance. His experience also
extends to the management of patients
with chronic medical conditions, where
he emphasizes innovative lifestyle
interventions and the application of
novel therapeutic technologies. Dr.
Praet’s approach to patient care is
characterized by the use of clinical
cardiopulmonary exercise stress
testing (CPET) to develop tailored
rehabilitation programs and a focus on
optimizing musculoskeletal health
through detailed attention to lower
limb mechanics, core stability, and
targeted exercise interventions. He is
also skilled in the application of
injection therapy, including (neural)
prolotherapy, to aid tissue healing
and manage neurogenic inflammation. In
addition to his clinical work, Dr.
Praet has made significant
contributions to the field through his
research. His research interests
include exercise, metabolic disease
& cancer, lower limb and foot
biomechanics, and regenerative
medicine. He has been involved in
numerous research projects and has
secured substantial funding as a
principal investigator. His research
has been published in peer-reviewed
international journals, reflecting his
commitment to advancing knowledge in
sports and exercise medicine. Dr.
Praet is also actively involved in
teaching and professional development.
He has lectured at Erasmus University
Medical Centre and supervised PhD and
medical students and registrars. He is
committed to continuing professional
development, ensuring that his
practice is informed by the latest
evidence and best practices. Overall,
Dr. Stephan Praet is a dedicated and
accomplished sports and exercise
physician with a comprehensive skill
set that combines clinical expertise,
research acumen, and a passion for
improving patient outcomes.