Aspetar Provides Medical Care for Arab Games Athletes

Doha, December 21 (QNA) - Aspetar orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital is providing the highest possible medical care for the athletes participating in the Arab Games, currently in session in Doha. Aspetar is receiving several Arab Games athletes who came either for treatment or medical examinations, aiming at contributing to the success of 12th edition of Arab Games, Doha. Executive Director of Aspetar hospital Dr. Khalifa al-Kuwari highlighted the cooperation between Aspetar and the organizing committee of the Arab Games 2011 would to provide the ultimate medical care for the Arab athletes and allow them benefit from Aspetar experience in the sports medicine. Aspetar is the first specialised Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in the Gulf region. It provides medical treatment for sports-related injuries in a state-of-the-art facility, staffed by some of the world s leading sports medicine practitioners and researchers. Through the delivery of excellence in sports medicine, physiotherapy, sports science, orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, Aspetar services the needs of football and Sports Clubs and Federations throughout the state of Qatar, and regularly services international athletes and professional sportspeople. In 2009, Aspetar was officially accredited by F-MARC as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Aspetar provides a full service offering from injury prevention to injury management and performance improvement. The philosophy of Aspetar is to provide sportspeople with the clinical support, knowledge and facilities to maximize their training and competitive potential. This is achieved through tailored education programs and support in areas of health including fitness assessment, nutrition, psychology, physiology and physical training. (QNA)