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Do you know Dr. Stéphane Cascua, the social media star? He opened the door to his office, nestled within the grounds of the Stade Jean Bouin, with a warmth and a smile that speak volumes about the character. Behind the large bay window, Paris bustles, but here, the atmosphere exudes a passion for sport and the energy of those who love it deeply. The paintings, photos, and posters on the walls bear witness to a life spent supporting top athletes and passionate amateurs. Trophies sit alongside files, and in a corner, almost as a natural extension of his profession, a bicycle sits proudly. For an hour, we sharedtagIt’s more than just an interview: a true immersion into the world of a doctor like no other…
By Jeff Tatard – Photos: DR
« I was a chubby kid who got into sports to please, to seduce... and then I wanted to understand how this body worked, which I was mistreating and which I was learning to love. So, I chose medicine, to become a sports doctor. » From the outset, the tone is set: sincerity, self-mockery, but above all passion.Dr. Cascua doesn't just recount a journey, he embodies a philosophy: that of experiencing sport as a vector of health, emotions, and encounters. And in this office, time stands still, as if we were attending a masterclass where science, humor, and humanity blend together.
The beginnings: from sport to stethoscope
Destiny was not written in advance. My father was a sales manager, so I was initially immersed in business. But very quickly, thanks to sport, I wanted to know how my body worked and how to take care of it. "This shift from commerce to medicine, with the same fiber of communication and kindness inherited from his family culture, has shaped an atypical doctor. Where some speak in cold diagnoses, Cascua speaks in images, in stories, in sensations..
Founding meetings
He met the greatest names in sports medicine: Jacques Rodineau, a pioneer in sports traumatology, whom he describes as a spiritual mentor, almost a surrogate father. Then Gilbert Pérez, a physical exercise physiologist at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, who shaped his scientific and pragmatic approach. These encounters are not just milestones: they are the roots of a humane and open medicine.
PSG, laboratory of the health-performance limit
A long-time PSG doctor, he retains a lucid view of this experience: “ High-level sport is not good for your health. My office was full every day. » Behind the glitter of football business, Cascua highlights a paradox: where performance is glorified, he observes worn-out bodies, injuries, exhaustionBut he always seeks that famous cursor, that subtle dosage where the sport remains beneficial without tipping into destruction.
The love of the amateur athlete
If he rubbed shoulders with the stars, his eyes light up when he talks about the passionate amateur : " I love the retiree who buys himself a nice bike and just wants to avoid back pain, I love Sylviane who goes Nordic walking and needs to be pampered... "In his office, the Ligue 1 champion rubs shoulders with the menopausal fifty-something, and each receives the same attention. Performance is then measured by the smile regained, the tendinitis avoided, the ability to continue moving.
Popularizing to heal: from consultation to networks
It all starts with a reflex: to explain. The patient must understand to adhere. So I explain, again and again. » And naturally, this teaching method has extended to social media. Between two patients, he records a video, often in one take, with that funny and accessible tone that hits the mark. The result: tens of thousands of followers, and an influence that goes beyond the firm.. " I claim to be a sports doctor who practices sports. Before I whip out the medication, I give hands-on advice. And people love it. »
The doctor who does sports
His body is his laboratoryInjuries, falls, recoveries, adaptations… everything he experiences fuels his medical practice. I've always had a substitute activity, I've never stopped. When I tore my ACL, I injected myself with PRP and kept cycling. Now I offer this strategy to my patients. "We sense in him a jubilation in transforming his struggles into therapeutic advances. And at over 60, he allows himself to ride an electric bike in mytagborn, " guilt-free, just for rustic pleasure ».
Ikigaï, traces and heritages
When asked about what motivates him, he cites the Japanese Ikigai: this quest for meaning where passion, competence, usefulness and viability converge. I would like to leave a trace. I have 450 articles on my site. (docdusport.com), It's a third of a century of condensed consultations. If it can guide athletes and young colleagues, then I've succeeded. "This desire for inheritancetagIt is not a posture, but a gratitude towards a profession which " gives meaning to everyday life ».
Injuries, resilience and innovations
From his sprained ankle rigged on a bike to PRP injections in his own knee, Cascua experiments on himself with what he proposes next. This pragmatism makes him a national reference for re-athleticization. " I have become a kind of specialist in conditioning the injured: an athlete must never stop. » His stories mix humor (“IIt hurts me less and less because I'm less and less stupid. ”) and pedagogy.
The subtle balance: performance, health and pleasure
« Performance is health. A high VO2 max is vital. But you have to know how to enjoy it. » His relationship with competition is both passionate and relaxed. : he trains seriously, but in racing, he prioritizes pleasure, the discovery of a landscape, the smell of dew, the silence of a December 25th in the early morning. He preaches this balance with conviction: seven hours of sport per week as a health standard, but never at the cost of .
The doctor who influences him despite himself
On Instagram, he mixes science and clowning, anecdotes and punchlinesHe still laughs at the triathlete who arrived at a hotel breakfast in a wetsuit. Behind the humor, there is a line: " I don't want to overvalue performance. I want to value diligence. "His videos reach an audience far beyond seasoned athletes: stressed employees, overwhelmed parents, shy new athletes." I want people to exercise until they are 112. »
What he wants to change in our relationship with sport
He calls for a cultural revolution: stop idolizing the catwalk and learn the joy of movement. " Playing sports as a child is necessary, but not enough. You have to learn to move throughout your life. » Behind his outbursts lies a gentle philosophy: helping everyone find their place in physical activity, whether they're the 40-year-old ultra-trailer or the hyperactive lawyer who runs to let off steam.
His reward, his message for the future
« My greatest reward is my patients who tell me: what you did was good. "Beyond the haters who criticize without reading, he retains the loyalty of those he cares for and accompaniesIn ten years, he sees himself still transmitting, in conferences, in clubs, companies, associations. And above all, he wishes to leave a philosophy: " I want my young colleagues to love their patients, to understand them, to support them in continuing the physical activity that has proven its effectiveness. »
A doctor like no other
Dr. Stéphane Cascua is not a doctor like the others. He is at once a practitioner, popularizer, passionate sportsman, influencer in spite of himself and philosopher of health in motion.He heals with explanations, smiles, and practical advice as much as with treatments. He inspires with his sincerity, humor, and long-term commitment.
In his office at the Stade Jean Bouin, for an hour, we understood that his mission goes beyond medicine: it is about reconciling sport with health, showing that effort is not a punishment but a celebration, and that everyone, whatever their age or level, can find their way to the pleasure of moving.
« Relieve to reconnect with a practice beneficial to health. " This is his mission, summed up in one sentence. And basically, it is not just that of a doctor: it is that ofa man who deeply believes that sport, in the right doses, is a chance for life.
