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Dr. Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
After just five weeks of the 2017-2018 season, Premiership Rugby clubs are already dealing with depleted squads due to early-season injuries. We discuss if rugby is facing an injury crisis, whether painkillers in sport is a career necessity, and the role of inflammation in healing.
Produced by: Tina Carmillia
Presented by: Meera Sivasothy
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