Sport and Exercise Physician
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Description
Sport and Exercise Physician is a specialist focused on assessing health fitness for sports, preventing injuries and optimizing physical performance.
She/He is dedicated to athletes of all levels – from recreational to elite – and helps to set up training so that it is safe and effective.
Facts
- Outpatient examination
- Examination lasts 30 - 60 min
Examination by a Sport and Exercise Physician includes:
- Comprehensive assessment of health
- Functional tests and stress tests (e.g. ECG during exercise)
- Condition analysis and recommendations for training, regeneration and prevention of overload.
A sport medicine physician assesses the health of athletes - issues a certificate necessary for organized sports.
She/He also addresses health problems such as overtraining, chronic fatigue, musculoskeletal pain or returning to sports after injury.
