Andrew R. Dent

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Get to know Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Andrew R. Dent, who serves the population of Stoke-on-Trent, England. Dr. Andrew R. Dent is a highly trained and qualified physician with an extensive expertise in all facets of his work, especially in sports medicine and emergency medicine. Dr. Dent has been in practice for more than 36 years and is currently serving as Sports Medicine Physician and Team Doctor for the Stoke City Football Club in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Dr. Dent was educated at the University of Birmingham, where he graduated in 1980. He has a number of advanced post graduate qualifications, and maintains a professional membership with the Royal College of General Practitioners. As team doctor for the Stoke City Football Club, Dr. Dent is responsible for keeping players fit and healthy using his comprehensive knowledge of orthopaedics and sports medicine. He previously served as Team Doctor to The Football Association’s international youth league, and has experienced over 150 youth international matches including the European Championship Final Tournaments, the FIFA World Youth Championships, and the Toulon Tournament. Dr. Dent attributes his success to his hard work. Sports medicine focuses on helping people improve their athletic performance, recover from injury and prevent future injuries. It is a fast-growing health care field, because health workers who specialize in sports medicine help all kinds of people, not just athletes. Sports medicine professionals treat amateur athletes, those who want better results from their exercise program, people who have suffered injuries and are trying to regain full function and those with disabilities who are trying to increase mobility and capability.

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