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Sports medicine
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sportgeneeskunde
the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of disorders and injuries resulting from athletic activities
What is "sports medicine"?
Sports medicine is a field of healthcare focused on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to physical activity and sports participation. Sports medicine professionals specialize in helping athletes and active individuals improve their performance, recover from injuries, and prevent future problems. They use various techniques, including exercise prescription, injury evaluation, and rehabilitation exercises, to address a wide range of sports-related injuries, such as sprains, strains, fractures, and concussions. Sports medicine also includes aspects of nutrition, psychology, and sports science to promote overall health and well-being in athletes.
Voorbeeld
The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a knee lesion sustained during training.
The athlete received several stitches as the sports medicine physician applied a suture to the deep cut on the knee.
In sports medicine, thermotherapy is commonly used to relax muscles before rigorous training sessions.
