Chennai: Chennaiyin FC a crown team in the Indian Super League 2015 had been associated with Global Health City for medical partnership. Marquee players Mr. Marco Materazzi (Italy), Mr. Fikru Teffera (Ethiopia), Mr. Asish (C.E.O of CFC) other Chennaiyin FC team members of Indian Super League 2015, visited Global Health city and its facility as a friendly gesture. Dr. Clement Joseph – Sports Medicine Specialist welcomed them and a visit of GHC’s facility took place. The defending champions of Chennaiyin FC team were also felicitated by Dr. K. Ravindranath, Chairman and Managing Director of Global Hospitals Group.
Speaking on the Occasion Dr. K. Ravindaranath said, “It’s indeed a privilege to be associated with Chennaiyin FC as a medical partner - providing super specialty sports medicine care 24X7 to all renowned Chennaiyin FC footballers on the ground. Promoting the sport in India is a noble cause; hence we joined hands with Chennaiyin FC to support the cause. Hope Indian Super League 2015 will be recognized as a premium Indian sport league in the near future”.
The Institute of Orthopedics, Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine of Global Health City caters to the sports injuries with technologies like PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy, which provides growth factors at injury site, for quicker healing of muscle and tendon tears and mesenchymal stem cell therapy for cartilage injuries. Arthroscopic procedures for ligament tears and tendon tears in sports injuries help the patients quickly return to their sport. Supported by a team of rehabilitation specialists and doctors who travel with the sports team, special emphasis is placed on prevention of injuries and early identification and treatment. In addition, the Emergency medical team of Global Health City provides the medical care of emergencies in the stadium during the match days in Chennai.