Sport Medicine is something which is one of the most important part of management of cases related to an athletic or any other sports person.Most often, the trained practitioners involved in sports medicine are Physiotherapists.They use techniques such as Taping & Icing to provide symptomatic relief to the player, so that he can at least try to continue the event.One of the most common examples of Athletic Taping, which I think most of us might be aware of, is that, which was given to Cricketer Yuvraj Singh, during India vs Australia Match in ICC World T20 Champions World Cup in 2016.
The techniques are so chosen, which provide efficient relief to the player.However, one must note that, Sports Medicine, provides temporary relief, and not permanent cure.A player, who was given Taping over his anterior thigh for quadriceps pull, would require further Physical Therapy, after the session is over.Also, a player given cold therapy for a muscle pull, will require orthopedic treatment, if the symptoms become worse after prolonged play.
I still remember Sachin Tendulkar being given ice therapy for his elbow, during a match against Pakistan in early 90’s.The condition later turned out to be tennis elbow, (Lateral Epicondylitis) which required immediate surgery.For such reasons, a Physiotherapist is usually a member of the Sport Team (Sport Physio)The therapists involved in these tasks own a Masters Degree In Sports Medicine ( M.P.Th Sports). By- Dt. Trishala Chopra
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