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RCPE Hot Topic Symposium: Sports and Exercise Medicine

Sport & exercise medicine is now recognised as a specialty in the UK & with the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow 2014 this summer, it’s a big discussion point. At our Hot Topic Symposium, Friday 7 February, we will be looking at: • Exercise & health: benefits of exercise prescription; physical inactivity; obesity • Sports injuries: managing concussion; delivering emergency care; preventing injuries • Medical management at major sporting events: organising doping control; cardiovascular screening issues • Practical perspectives: the impact of sports injuries on participants, coaches & those delivering health care. This symposium will be of interest to all who are involved in the preparation of athletes, the care of sports injuries & exercise…

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