Ólöf Kristinsdóttir: ACL Rehab, Identity, & the Return to Elite Soccer

Ólöf Kristinsdóttir: ACL Rehab, Identity, & the Return to Elite Soccer

Author: Daniel Braun April 8, 2026 Duration: 44:35

In this episode, Dan is joined by Ólöf Kristinsdóttir to discuss her recovery following ACL injury and return to sport in soccer.Ólöf “Ola” Kristinsdóttir is an Icelandic national team soccer player and forward for Harvard Women’s Soccer, where she studies psychology. A Reykjavík native, she has represented Iceland at the U17, U19, and senior levels, scoring twice in her senior national team debut. She has also competed professionally in Iceland’s top league, earning Rookie of the Year honors and establishing herself as a rising talent on the international stage. Ola’s journey spans elite performance, injury adversity, and identity development at the highest levels of sport.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olla9_/
Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

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