FIBA releases Medical Resource for national team doctors, focusing on health of players

FIBA on Wednesday released a basketball-specific tool outlining best practices and preventative measures to aid team doctors in achieving the highest possible level of care for players.

The Medical Resource has been published ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers, tipping off on Thursday.

It features information on the prevention of common basketball injuries, concussions, cardiac screening, ethical considerations for a team physician and anti-doping, to mention a few.

Dr Peter Harcourt, Chairman of FIBA's Medical Commission, said: "I am very proud of the work the Medical Commission has undertaken to safeguard and prioritize the health of basketball players around the world. I believe that the Medical Resource is a valuable tool for team doctors in the understanding of the specific risks that basketball players face."

Patrick Baumann, FIBA Secretary General and International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member, said: "I wish to thank the Medical Commission for working tirelessly and enabling us to have this valuable resource. Consistently increasing our medical know-how - and sharing it with the basketball family - is another step in the development of our sport on and off the court. FIBA will continue to invest in projects that protect the wellbeing of our players."