Health Matters. Preventing illness in athletes with Dr Konrad Von Hagen. Season 3. Episode 19.

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Sport is big business and places unique pressures on the medical practitioners involved.

In this episode of Health Matters we're going to look at a topic that sits at the intersection of athlete welfare and the pressures of performance.

Joining us is Dr. Konrad von Hagen, a renowned doctor to the victorious Springbok team of 2019 and we'll be exploring how you go about preventing illness in elite athletes.
8 Sep 2023 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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