Aspetar to Showcase Research at Barcelona Scientific Workshop

Doha, October 11 (QNA) - Aspetar, world's leading orthopedic and sports medicine hospital, announced Saturday signing a three years collaboration with the 'Muscle Tech network' workshop that's held annually by FC Barcelona. The workshop focuses on latest scientific research on muscles and tendons. Based on the agreement, Aspetar will be part of the organizing committee and will have an active role in the preparation of the next three workshops. Aspetar Director General Dr. Khalifa Al Kuwari said that the "workshop will bring valuable inputs in sport science and represents an opportunity for the top scientists and doctors working in the field to exchange the latest innovations in diagnosing and curing muscle, bone and tendon injuries. It also meets Aspetar vision to become a leader in Sports Medicine by 2015." He added that the upcoming edition will present Aspetar with the opportunity to share its knowledge and the latest global innovations. For his part, Assistant Director General for International Medical Affairs and Programmes & Centres of Excellence Dr. Hakim Chalabi said: "We have noticed a remarkable rise in hamstring injuries during the past few years, and its one of the most frequent injuries in sports. We will share Aspetar research and prevention knowledge across disciplines to innovate and improve treatments in a way that could benefit sports and all communities". The upcoming two-day workshop that will start on October 13 will be attended by worldwide renowned researchers, including Aspetar experts to analyze, explore and reveal, new ways to enhance cooperation between groups of hospitals and universities research centers. (QNA)