Paralympian Zak Skinner and Olympic gold medallist Tessa Sanderson CBE officially opened the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games polyclinics, which were presented by Canon Medical UK.
The advanced diagnostic imaging services at three specialist sports medicine poly- clinics supported more than 4,500 athletes from 72 nations and territories during the event. They were located at the University of Birmingham, University of Warwick and NEC Hotels Athletes Villages.
Skinner said: “The care and services that the polyclinics offer athletes during the games supports early detection, prevention and faster rehabilitation of sports injuries. The insight and clarity provided by diagnostic imaging is fundamental in improving the longevity of our sporting careers.”
Sanderson added: “I am delighted to represent Canon Medical Systems UK at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. They do some incredible work and it’s been a pleasure being an ambassador for them over the years.”
Medical imaging technology from Canon Medical UK included diagnostic ultrasound, digital radiography x-ray and two AI-assisted relocatable MRI scanners with healthcare IT connectivity. These systems helped clinicians quickly and digitally assess common sports-related issues such as bone, muscle, tendon or joint injuries, without the need to be transferred to local hospitals.
Managing director Mark Hitchman said: “Around the world, our teams are providing and innovating imaging systems to continually expand knowledge and gather research about the impact intense physical pressure has on the body through sports. This helps sporting organisations and individual athletes achieve their potential, while also unlocking data and information that can be applied to the development of medical equipment in mainstream healthcare.”
Picture: Canon Medical Systems Europe vice president sales and marketing Rene Degros, Tessa Sanderson CBE, Canon Medical Systems UK md Mark Hitchman, paralympian Zak Skinner, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games chair John Crabtree OBE and games mascot Perry.
Published on page 2 of the August 2022 issue of RAD Magazine.