Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to P Verow.
Squash is a game which demands physical fitness: you should be fit to play squash, not play squash to get fit. GPs may expect to see eye injuries, tennis elbow, ankle injuries and Achilles tendon ruptures. A knowledge of the nature of the game can help in the management of the problem.
Hockey players as a whole do not suffer from the same degree of overuse injuries that many athletes experience. However, they do sustain a large number of contact injuries. A few minutes explanation as to the immediate treatment required may well reduce the number of times the player has to return to the surgery in the future.