Premier League stars expressed their impression of the machinery system at Tam Anh General Hospital, evaluating the level of investment and modernity as not inferior to sports medicine centers in Europe.
Michael Owen, the striker who suffered a serious hamstring injury in 1999, said getting an accurate diagnosis when you have an injury is crucial, but so is the recovery process to get back to your best form.
“Tam Anh General Hospital system is fully equipped with the most modern machinery and experienced experts, especially in the field of sports medicine, from care to treatment very close to the world . Early access and correct treatment methods are important for athletes”, Michael Owen shared.
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Legend Michael Owen experiences the Compass 600 muscle strength assessment and training equipment system. The muscle strength assessment and training equipment is only equipped at leading European sports medicine centers. |
MSc. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ton Quyen - Deputy Head of Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Department, Tam Anh General Hospital , Hanoi - said that doctors designed a set of testing procedures according to standards for athletes competing internationally, focusing on comprehensive assessment of the motor system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, coordination - reflexes and motor performance index. With the support of a modern technology system, the results are processed quickly, accurately and personalized, thereby providing appropriate recommendations, helping players achieve the best physical condition before the match. This is especially necessary in the context of a fairly dense competition schedule.
The legends were examined by a team of experienced experts and doctors who had studied in countries with advanced sports medicine such as France, the US, Spain, and South Korea. Next, the famous players had a comprehensive cardiovascular health check-up with an exercise electrocardiogram system and 4D echocardiography integrated with AI, to check heart function under real-life exercise conditions.
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Football legend Dwight Yorke had his muscle strength tested with the Compass 600 muscle strength training and assessment equipment system before the friendly match at Hang Day Stadium on the afternoon of June 30. |
At the Center for Diagnostic Imaging & Interventional Radiology, the players experienced the most modern Somatom Force VB30 CT scan, to screen their overall health and detect potential injuries. Dr. Le Van Khanh - Head of Interventional Radiology, Tam Anh General Hospital, Hanoi - guided the players through the scan steps. In less than 2 seconds, the machine had scanned the entire lung and coronary artery calcification.
“I was surprised because the machine was fast, smooth, and didn’t cause any discomfort. I feel very secure when having my health screened with this modern device,” Dwight Yorke shared.
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Football legend Dwight Yorke experiences the first AI-applied Somatom Force VB30 CT scan in Vietnam to screen for potential injuries. |
Manchester Reds legends experience first-hand a range of high-tech equipment for advanced fitness assessment and recovery. The standout is the Compass 600 system, which tests and trains muscle strength, accurately measuring muscle balance, neuromuscular reflexes, motor control and limb coordination. The data is analysed using visual graphs, helping to assess muscle strength and develop training programmes tailored to each player.
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Master Tran Van Dan - Head of Rehabilitation Department, Tam Anh General Hospital, Hanoi - guides famous football player Teddy Sheringham in practicing on the equipment system to train and strengthen the quadriceps muscles. |
In addition, the players experienced a series of advanced recovery and fitness assessment technologies, only available at Vietnam's leading sports medicine center such as Artomot K1 (passive knee flexion and extension), automatic cycling robot, SONOPULS ultrasound therapy machine, the most modern Tecar Winback Back 4 multi-frequency therapy machine to help treat acute injuries, chronic pain and post-surgical rehabilitation.
According to Dr. Quyen, these are currently the most advanced technologies, usually only found in European sports medicine centers. At Tam Anh General Hospital, famous players, professional athletes and ordinary people are all cared for and treated with this modern technology, with outstanding results.
The legendary Manchester Reds players were warmly welcomed at Tam Anh General Hospital, Hanoi on the afternoon of June 29. |
“The good experience and satisfaction of international players is proof that Vietnam has the capacity, technology and expertise to provide medical support for international sporting events, meeting the strictest medical standards,” said Dr. Quyen.
Source: https://znews.vn/bvdk-tam-anh-nang-tam-y-hoc-the-thao-chinh-phuc-huyen-thoai-man-do-post1564717.html
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