Eminent coaches from various sports participates in the discussion on ways to win over injury
SPORTHO, an initiative by SPARSH Hospital, the recently launched sports-specialty hospital in Bengaluru, held a unique meet with coaches from various fields and sports medicine specialists to discuss the importance of aligning sports medicine that can help players win over injury.
The theme for the first discussion was ‘Return to Play.’ Coaches of different sports discussed the requirements of each sport/ player, and the need to ensure sports persons career doesn’t end due to injury. Critical case studies were discussed, highlighting the importance of doctors, coaches and families working together to ensure a long and successful sports career.
Dr Sharan Patil, Chairman and Founder, SPARSH Hospital, said on the occasion, “It is important for us to consider a holistic image of sports healthcare. SPORTHO,as the first sports-dedicated healthcare facility in Karnataka, we align sports with medicine and bring together the latest technologies, the expertise and the care to help sportspeople. The stakeholder’s dialogue is a critical part of this initiative, where we can bring together all relevant parties to identify the concern areas and work on the way ahead. It was great to see doctors and coaches from different sports come together to discuss what they require to win over injury without compromising the sportspersons’ careers.”
The SPORTHO team includes experienced clinicians, surgeons, physiotherapists, pain management specialists, strength and conditioning experts, nutritionists, and psychologists.