Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon ·
Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
17 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
We have listed here the conditions that are treated by Dr. Mohamed Shafi::
Sports medicine specialist manage the conditions of patients through both surgical and non surgical methods for musculoskeletal system of the body. The intuitive approach of the doctors in these conditions is therapy or non operative solutions to the extent possible. It is no wonder though that if faced with an illness or injury of this nature, the doctor might refer you to occupational or physical therapist or an orthopedic or sports surgeon.
Please find listed below sports injuries or conditions related signs or symptoms:
As it becomes clear that your being active in sports is a cause of your discomfort, please immediately seek out professional medical help. Common early indicators of the need for an intervention from a sports medicine specialist is pain, swelling and loss of movement. Please get the required help from the doctor incase you as a sportsperson are suffering from any of the two kinds of injuries, acute injuries and overuse injuries.
9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor. The time mentioned here is simply the time during which the procedure is done and excludes the recuperation and rehabilitation stay.
It is prudent to know that many types of procedures are performed by Dr. Mohamed Shafi.:
Sports medicine procedures are done with the aim of lowering the pain in the joint and restoring its function. This may be done by either repairing the existing the musculoskeletal part of the body or replacing it altogether. Getting the right treatment for the sports medicine condition is usually a comprehensive affair and does not stop with the procedure itself, the rehabilitation process is equally important.
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It is not just the professional sportspersons who are consulting sports medicine specialists but even children and teens who are into sports and fitness enthusiasts. Please visit this doctor if you are looking to get treatment, management or prevention of sports injuries or conditions. They provide essential medications, healing treatments, splints or supports and recommend the right exercises for recovery.
We have outlined below the various tests needed prior to and during consultation with a sports medicine specialist.
It is important to get tests done as they make the picture clear about the patients health quotient and treatment readiness. As the sports medicine specialty is directly linked with the musculoskeletal system of the patient, the orthopedic tests becomes increasingly relevant to show the improvement seen with the treatment. The cardiological exams and the range of motion tests hold a very significant position as they help evaluating the acceptance of the treatment by the body of patient..
You must go to see a sports medicine specialist under the following circumstances.
If the doctor has received any referrals from fellow medical practitioners and any good patient reviews then it gives you confidence in your choice of doctor The sports medicine specialist treats you and helps you recover whether the injury is acute (sudden) or something that has deepened over time. If you are struggling through the recovery process then too the doctor will handhold you via a physical exam, exercise, nutrition and lifestyle advice.
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