Citation

Schwartz MB. Clin. Sports Med. 2009; 28(4): 505-514.

Affiliation

American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians (AAPRP), 40 Heights Road, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820, USA; Mohegan Sun Department of Athletic Regulations, One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.csm.2009.06.003

PMID

19819397

Abstract

The roles and responsibilities of the ringside physician are complex and have evolved into a unique specialty in sport medicine. In addition to the medical aspects of ringside medicine, the doctor is now responsible for many administrative, ethical, and legal considerations. This article reviews and details the numerous roles the ringside physician plays in the sport of boxing.

Language: en