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TECHNOLOGY :
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Technological Advances in Sports Medicine
Technological Advances in Sports Medicine
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Sports Medicine has witnessed a technological revolution in diagnostic,
clinical and rehabilitation areas which has taken the treatment in sports
medicine to the next level. Sonal Shukla takes a look
With different sports finally gaining the desired recognition in India and
people getting increasingly concerned about their health and fitness
quotient, the sports medicine speciality also seem to have dropped the
veil of anonymity. The Government of India has also been actively
supporting various developments and allocated a budget of Rs 11 billion
for the year 2008-09. The 2009 budget increased the allocation for the
2010 Commonwealth Games from Rs 2,112 crore to Rs 3,472 crore. "Yes,
sports medicine is a developing market segment in India and is a
multidisciplinary vocation," shares Anurag Dubey, Programme Manager,
Health IT & Healthcare Delivery Practice - South Asia & Middle East, Frost
& Sullivan.
What is more, the segment has witnessed a technological revolution in
diagnostic, clinical and rehabilitation areas which has taken the
treatment in sports medicine to the next level.
Gait & Motion Analysis, Multi-joint Dynamometer with Sports Simulator,
Balance Assessment and Training System (BATS), EMG Biofeedback, Human
Performance Evaluation (VO2 max), muscular strength training/testing,
advanced arthroscopic interventions are just few of the many examples of
latest advancements in sports medicine technology and techniques, which
has opened up a plethora of options for the advanced treatments in sports
injuries, performance enhancement and fitness.
Says Dr Chandra S Siddaiah, HOD and Consultant, Department of Sports and
Exercise Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Bangaluru, "There are plenty of
options for the sports doctors to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate
athletes with injuries. Now almost all parameters of sports performance
can be scientifically assessed like VO2 Max, Lactate threshold tests, Gait
analysis, Resting Metabolic Rate, Musculoskeletal strength, power, and
endurance. Since a long time, biomechanical assessment of sports specific
movements like running, throwing, swimming etc is been done using highly
advanced motion analysis systems."
Revolution in Diagnostic and Rehabilitation
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Additional Topics Covered in This Article:
Technology Snapshot
Diagnostic
Rehabilitation
Shockwave Therapy
Gait analysis
Training Equipment
Balance trainer
Rehab Gym Equipment
Multi-joint Dynamometer with Sports Simulator
The Primus Rehabilitation System
Balance Assessment and Training System (BATS)
EMG Biofeedback
Human Performance Evaluation (VO2 max)
Surge in Surgical techniques
Better Arthroscopic Fixation Systems
Computer Navigated Knee Ligament Surgery and Osteotomy
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
ESWL - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Indian Scenario
Even though the technology is available worldwide, in India the condition
doesn't seem very promising. Experts believe that even though, all the
above mentioned equipment are today available, they are at very few
centres in India. Moreover, the sports medicine personnel have a limited
exposure to all the above equipment. "All the above equipment are very
sophisticated and requires experts and specialists to use them
efficiently. Our country lacks in the right professionals required for the
same," opines Dr Sancheti.
Overseas, in countries such as Australia/ America, access to all these
equipment is easily available, thus leading to greater awareness. "We have
few centers that provide these services but most of them are limited
access every individual in the community. We need to make it accessible to
every individual who is or wishes to be active and have a healthy
lifestyle," says Dr Siddhah. Scientific evolutions will always lead to
more advanced technology, however, unless and until it is made widely
accessible, the impact can never be seen extensively. It needs to be seen
how long it takes for all this widely appreciated sports medicine
technology to find a stronghold on the Indian grounds.
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