Did you know that when a fighter gets cut, it is not the ringside physician who treats him first? Who can or should become ringside physician and why is it essential to have one on the spot?

In this informative and lively talk, Davide explains to me what it takes to be a ringside physician. As a fighter he understand, what nuances must be taken into account before heroically stoping the fight and maybe robbing someone of fame and money. As a ringside physician he understands the required calmness in heated situation, when audience is not happy. Damage to health in combat sports however does not only occur during a fight, but also during the preparation phase. Bad training methods and dehydration to make weight are the killers before any fight. "Fighters can water up in 24 hours but there is no way their electrolytes can be restored as quickly." This results in fatigue and consequences during the fight. Listen to Davide and his anecdote and you will know why! 

Guest: Davide Bianchi, MD, currently working in Vaud Switzerland
Host: Michal Hulik, psychologist