NEUROLOGIST AT RINGSIDE - Softcover

Sethi MD, Nitin K

Softcover

ISBN 10: 179528899X ISBN 13: 9781795288996

Publisher: Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

Boxing is a highly controversial sport for a neurologist’ involvement because every punch and kick to the head is thrown with the intention of winning by knocking the opponent out, or resulting in a concussion. Nearly all medical associations have made calls to ban boxing. Ringside physicians are entrusted with the task of protecting the health and safety of combat sports (boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes. Ringside physicians come from various disciplines of medicine such as, primary care, internal medicine, orthopaedics, sports medicine, and otolaryngology. There are only a handful of neurologists who serve as ringside physicians. Many neurologists feel it is unethical to support boxing as a ringside physician since boxing is so harmful to the brain. While medical associations and physicians, including neurologists, may not support boxing, their presence at the ringside helps to make these sports safer through protecting the health and safety of the combat sports athlete.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 179528899X
• ISBN 13: 9781795288996
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80