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Role of the ringside physician and medical preparticipation evaluation of boxers
Ringside physicians play a dynamic and multifaceted role in combat sports. Extensive preparation and long hours are required. This article reviews prelicensing, prebout, and postbout evaluations. It also outlines some crucial decision-making and actions necessary during the event, including rendering of instant medical opinions on bout termination and acute care of the injured fighter.
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| Notations: | biological and medical sciences combat sports |
| Published in: | Clinics in Sports Medicine |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csm.2009.07.003 |
| Volume: | 28 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| Pages: | 515-519 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |