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Emily Cooke

USA Basketball doctor shares what it's like to treat athletes at the Olympics

LeBron James for team USA Basketball is shown dunking the ball into the net during a game at the 2024 Paris Olympics while spectators and fellow team mates (who are blurred) look on. .

Behind every Olympian is an ensemble of coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists and doctors who help keep the athlete on top of their game.

In particular, physicians at a major international competition face a unique set of challenges — such as quickly responding to injuries mid-event and supporting athletes' recovery afterward.

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