Title: A Skeptic's Guide to Sports Medicine Category:Recreation & Sports Details: Words: 663 | Pages: 2.8 (approximately 235 words/page)
A Skeptic's Guide to Sports Medicine
'A Skeptic's Guide to Sports Medicine' Nov. 22, 1996 Many times put all of our trust in a man, or woman, to diagnose an injury just because of what they wear on a white jacket. Where we go wrong is when we trust their credibility without researching this doctor. Was, or will their assessment be accurate? It is important to know exactly how you injured yourself and get the right treatment. A medical specialist can be very costly for your insurance company, and can waste a lot …showed first 85 words of 663 total…
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…showed last 85 words of 663 total…questions, this is your body you're talking about. What is the ration of staff to patients? Is the staff working with the athletes? Is there a variety of equipment available? A good rehabilitation specialist will spend half an hour or so teaching you exercises to do on your own time. They may even give you an extensive handout illustrating your home program. In conclusion, be sure you're getting the right treatment. Not too much, and not too little, or you may end up re-injuring yourself.
