Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine doctors are physicians who specialize further in sports medicine. It may also be a sub-specialty following a specialisation such as
psychiatry
or
orthopaedic surgery
. Specialising in the treatment of athletes and other physically active individuals, sports medicine physicians have extensive education in
musculoskeletal medicine
and treat injuries such as muscle, ligament, tendon and bone problems, but may also treat chronic illnesses that can affect physical performance, such as asthma and diabetes. They also advise on managing and preventing injuries and sports nutrition. In addition team physicians working in elite sports often play a role in
performance medicine
, whereby an athletes’ physiology is monitored, and aberrations corrected, in order to achieve peak physical performance.
Exercise Medicine
covers the role of physical activity in the treatment and prevention of illness.
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Partnering with you to achieve the best outcomes for your patients. Our specialist physicians advise on managing and preventing injuries and successfully diagnose and treat injuries such as muscle, ligament, tendon and bone problems…
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Areas of Specialisation: Orthopaedic & Arthroscopic Surgery, Lower Limb Joint Replacement, Knee & Ankle Reconstruction, Foot & Ankle Surgery . . .
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Matthew was born and raised in New Zealand. He is a graduate of the University of Auckland School of Medicine and the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association . . .
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Areas of Specialisation: Hip and Knee Joint Replacement,
Hip and Knee Joint Revision Surgery…
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Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for Consultations
Sport & Exercise Physician, Sporting Injuries & Musculoskeletal Issues, Injury Prevention & Illness Risk Management, Energy Deficiency in Active Individuals. . . .
Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for Consultations
Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for Consultations
Offering a referral based service for evaluating sports and other musculoskeletal injuries, plus medical problems relating to physical activity or training.
Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for Consultations
Dr Ravi Suppiah is a rheumatologist with experience in all areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine including the use of biological disease . . .
Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for Consultations
Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for Consultations