Sports Medicine
What does this specialty do?
Sports medicine is a medical specialty focused on the comprehensive assessment of people of all ages and activity levels, from high-performance athletes to those who wish to begin or resume an active lifestyle. Its goal is to promote health through exercise, prevent injuries, treat conditions related to physical activity, and optimize athletic performance in a safe, personalized, and evidence-based manner.
Diseases it treats
- Undiagnosed cardiovascular conditions that may pose a risk during sports practice.
- Metabolic disorders such as dyslipidemia, glucose disorders, and metabolic syndrome.
- Nutritional imbalances that affect health and physical performance.
- Musculoskeletal risks identified in pre-participation sports assessments.
- Acute and chronic injuries of the musculoskeletal system:
- Muscle injuries.
- Tendinopathies.
- Ligament injuries.
- Joint and bone injuries.
- Musculoskeletal pain associated with exercise or overload.
- Medical support for patients with chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, obesity) who wish to engage in physical activity safely.
Procedures and treatments
- Medical consultation specializing in Sports Medicine.
- Pre-participation sports assessment for children, adolescents and adults.
- Individualized exercise prescription according to physical condition, age and objectives.
- Joint and soft tissue infiltrations for the management of pain and sports injuries.
- Body composition analysis using bioimpedance.
- Functional tests to determine training zones.
- Evaluation of the maximum rate of fat oxidation to optimize performance and health.
- Medical follow-up for a safe return to sport after injury.
Subspecialties
Specialists in Sports Medicine.
Cardiologists.
Nutritionists.
Orthopedists.
Physiatrists.
Physiotherapists.
Pulmonologists.
Exam preparation
Patients can access preparation guides before their procedures:
Schedule an appointment
Request your appointment with the specialists in Sports Medicine.
Contact
Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 ext. 2793, 7156
