Sports Medicine
Physicians are experts in musculoskeletal injuries. They
also are trained in helping people with medical issues and
illnesses, particularly in relation to exercise programmes or sporting
activity.
They are often the first point of call for a person with a
musculoskeletal problem whether from sports, exercise, work
or just general daily activities. They can provide the
initial assessment and refer for appropriate testing in
order to make an accurate initial diagnosis. From this a
management plan can be instituted.
The sports medicine physicians have a network of excellent
specialists in their respective fields whom they may refer
you to for further treatment. These include orthopaedic and
general surgeons, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists,
sports podiatrists, nutritionists, remedial masseurs, sports
psychologists etc
The sports medicine physicians are also expert in injection
therapies which include analgesics, corticosteroid and
latest technology in platelet rich plasma.
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