Real Madrid's Martin Odegaard is making use of virtual reality technology in aiding recovery from injury. Using a VR headset, Odegaard is able to view a football pitch and simulate game situations. The Norwegian player posted a video of himself using the technology via social media. The technology was developed by Geir Jordet, a professor at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences. Jordet used notes on legendary midfielders Andrea Pirlo and Xavi to hone the VR tool. In his post, Odegaard said he had been playing soccer for more than 20 years but that it wasn't until last year when he began suffering injuries during games.
Real Madrid's Martin Odegaard is making use of virtual reality technology in aiding recovery from injury. Using a VR headset, Odegaard is able to view a football pitch and simulate game situations. The Norwegian player posted a video of himself using the technology via social media. The technology was developed by Geir Jordet, a professor at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences. Jordet used notes on legendary midfielders Andrea Pirlo and Xavi to hone the VR tool. Odegaard suffered a broken metatarsal while playing for Dutch side Heerenveen during a loan spell last season.