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Yuriy Oliynyk, PhD

Science behind
better movement.

Sports scientist, Associate Professor and rehabilitation specialist with more than 20 years of experience connecting research, elite sport and practical human performance.

Dr. Yuriy Oliynyk, sports scientist and rehabilitation specialist
20+years across science,
sport and rehabilitation
20+years of professional experience
3Ukrainian national-team systems
12+international championships as Medical Delegate
2016FIAS Medical & Anti-Doping Commission member since

One connected practice

Research. Performance. Rehabilitation.

Dr. Yuriy Oliynyk has built his career where sports science meets real-world performance. His work spans university teaching, athlete testing, strength and conditioning, injury recovery, anti-doping and long-term movement education.

He has supported football, judo and sambo athletes at national-team level, worked at international championships, taught in higher education and translated complex scientific principles into practical programs for athletes and everyday clients.

Sports ScienceBiomechanicsRehabilitationStrength & ConditioningAthlete MonitoringReturn to Sport

High-performance experience

Built with national teams.

A career shaped by competition, recovery, testing and the responsibility of preparing athletes for international performance.

2013–2018

Ukraine National Football Teams

Fitness coaching, rehabilitation, testing and recovery support for U-17, U-18, U-19 and U-21 players during training camps and international tournaments.

2016–2019

Ukraine National Judo Team

Physical preparation, rehabilitation, recovery and performance testing for athletes competing at World, European and international events.

2016–2022

Ukraine National Sambo Team

Individual training plans, return-from-injury support, athlete monitoring, tournament preparation and anti-doping guidance.

Career journey

From coaching children to international sport.

The same principle has guided every role: understand the person, measure what matters and build the capacity to move forward.

2000–2013

Judo Coach

Coached children and young athletes aged 7–22, planned long-term training cycles and prepared teams for regional, national and international competition.

2007–2022

Olympic Academy of Ukraine

Led the regional department and developed Olympic education through seminars, lectures, exhibitions and community events.

2007–2021

University Teaching & Research

Taught physical education and sport at medical, law and business universities, authored scientific work and contributed to sports-management curriculum development.

2016–Present

International Medical & Anti-Doping Work

Member of the FIAS Medical & Anti-Doping Commission and Medical Delegate at World and continental championships.

Education & credentials

Academic depth. Applied experience.

Formal education, international study and continuing professional development support every program and assessment.

PhD, U.S. Equivalent

ECE course-by-course evaluation recognizes U.S. equivalent Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees in Physical Education.

Associate Professor

Academic title awarded in Ukraine in 2017, with appointments at King Danylo University and Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics.

International Olympic Academy

Scholarship recipient and participant in academic programs in Ancient Olympia, Greece, in 2010 and 2015.

Professional Education

UEFA fitness-for-football education, WADA ADeL training, rehabilitation, medical massage, kinesiotherapy and kinesio-taping studies.

Dr. Yuriy Oliynyk conducting performance testing

How Dr.Yo works

Measure first. Train with purpose.

Good rehabilitation is not a collection of random exercises. It is a structured process built around movement quality, capacity and the demands of real life or sport.

01

Assess movement, symptoms, workload and performance.

02

Explain what matters in language the client can use.

03

Build strength, coordination and confidence progressively.

04

Reassess progress and adapt the plan to the person.

“The goal is not simply to reduce discomfort. It is to help people understand their movement, build capacity and return to life or sport with confidence.”

Start with your goal

Move better with a plan built on experience.