Clinic to offer treatment for sports-related injuries

In a bid to offer world class treatment for sports-related injuries, a city hospital Wednesday launched its sports injury clinic.

By: Agencies | | Published: January 15, 2014 12:17 pm

In a bid to offer world class treatment for sports-related injuries, a city hospital Wednesday launched its sports injury clinic. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

Unveiled at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, the clinic, inaugurated by yesteryear’s star athlete Milkha Singh, will offer treatment of sports injuries, sports physiotherapy and sports nutrition. Also Read - 7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good

‘The clinic will offer advice, diagnosis and treatment for sports-related problems. The centre will also offer expert advice on sports nutrition and sports psychology. These areas are much neglected in our country. Also Read - Strengthen your arsenal against these 8 common sports injuries

‘An all-round approach can enhance player’s performance tremendously,’ said Yash Gulati, director, BLK centre for orthopaedics, joint reconstruction and orthopaedic spine.

Fierce competition and the thirst for victory sometimes drives an athlete to put his body on the line. With so many sporting events happening every day across the world, injuries like hamstring pull, ankle sprain and muscle pull often force athletes to take a break from their sport. Read about

Milkha Singh, while reflecting on his times, said the world of sports has today become extremely competitive, and to produce sports geniuses good medical facilities are needed. (Read: 10 sports injuries suffered by your favourite icons)

‘Way back in 1980s, when I once strained a muscle in my leg, I was extremely scared that it would hamper my career and I would never be able to run. We did not have such facilities then. I am glad that such medical facilities are available for sportspersons these days,’ Singh told IANS.

Source: IANS

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Published : January 15, 2014 12:17 pm

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