Dr. Ramya Gnanapragasam
Specialist Sports Medicine
Specialist in sports medicine with over 10 years' experience, formerly team doctor to the Indian women's cricket and under-17 football teams.
LocationMediclinic Parkview Hospital
Experience10-15
LanguagesTamil, English, Malayalam, Hindi
NationalityIndia
About
Dr. Ramya treats sports and exercise injuries without surgery, from muscle, tendon, ligament, and bone injuries to nerve compressions, caring for professional athletes, young athletes, and weekend exercisers. She performs diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections, including platelet-rich plasma, plus cardiopulmonary exercise testing. She holds an MD in sports medicine and is completing an MSc in football medicine at the University of Bath, with particular interests in football and cricket injuries and the link between exercise and mental health.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
MBBS
MD Sports Medicine
Areas of expertise
Sports
Special interests
Management of sports and exercise related injuries not requiring surgeryManagement of acute and chronic muscle, tendon, ligament, bone injuries related to exercise and sportsPre-season athlete screening - medical, musculoskeletal and cardiacPaediatric athletes (7-12 years) - acute injuries related to sports, sports concussionAdolescent athletes (13 - 19 years) - overload injuries and enthesopathiesAccurate diagnosis and management of peripheral compression neuropathiesProcedures diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasoundUltrasound guided injections when indicated - platelet rich plasma, hyaluronic acid, glucocorticoids and hydrodilatationCardiopulmonary exercise testing using treadmill and cycle ergometer in professional athletes - evaluation of maximal oxygen uptake, respiratory exchange ratio, ventilatory thresholdCardiopulmonary exercise testing using treadmill for exercise beginners - cardiac fitness assessment and exercise prescriptionSpecial interests
