Sports Performance Enhancement: The Scientific Way Forward | Ajit Mapari | TEDxIISERPune

Dr. Ajit Mapari tells us the story of a passionate young doctor who revolutionized the science that goes into achieving athletic excellence. In his inspiring talk, he presents his experiences and touches upon the shift in perspective of injury treatment and rehabilitation that accompanied the development in science and technology.
Dr. Ajit Mapari is the founder of “Fit2Sport,” a sports specialty clinic in Pune, Maharashtra. His experience spans more than 18 years in the areas of injury prevention and management, sports-specific fitness guidance and program execution, and covering events as a sports doctor.

Dr. Mapari is also a director at ISSRA (Integrated Sports Science Research Association) and the IRBF (International Roll Ball Federation). He completed his Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Exeter, Devon, UK, and has served as the team doctor of the FC Pune City team representing the Indian Super League (ISL).

Notably, he was assigned by the ICC (International Cricket Council) as a DCO/Chaperon for the India-Australia ODI series 2013 and India – West Indies test match series 2013.

You can find his articles on www.blog.decathlon.in. Dr. Mapari is also a columnist on “Sports Champ,” a monthly Sports Edu magazine based in Maharashtra. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx