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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Life is, of course, a wonderful thing, but it can't do without injuries. Of course, if a person is involved in professional sports, injuries are a normal occurrence for him. But you can also encounter such problems in real everyday life. In such situations, a sports medicine doctor will come to the aid of athletes and not only.
Who is a sports medicine doctor?
A sports medicine doctor is a specialist who deals with issues of rehabilitation, treatment and prevention of all kinds of diseases, disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Treatment by such a specialist also implies a prescribed set of physical exercises with gymnastics.
When working with athletes, a sports medicine doctor should not only know the athlete and his training schedule, but also monitor his nutrition, rest, and physical activity for faster rehabilitation. A sports medicine doctor should not only have knowledge of clinical manifestations and treatment of injuries, but also be responsible for covering such areas as therapeutic exercise, massage, gymnastics, and health-improving activities. All this will contribute to a faster recovery and rehabilitation after an injury.
What diagnostic methods does a sports medicine doctor use?
A sports medicine doctor must first establish a correct diagnosis. To do this, the patient will need to take blood tests and a general urine test. Other diagnostic methods include MRI, cardiograms, X-rays, duplex scanning of blood vessels, ultrasound, and synovial fluid tests. All these measures will help to establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe effective treatment.
What diseases does a sports medicine doctor treat?
As already mentioned, a sports medicine doctor treats diseases associated with injuries to the musculoskeletal system. The immediate diseases that he deals with include bursitis, synovitis, neuropathy, inflammation of the periosteal tissues, nasal injuries and frequent nosebleeds, dental injuries, brain damage (concussion, contusion, compression), spinal cord injuries, and injuries to the hands and feet. That is, the immediate organs that are within the competence of a sports medicine doctor are the nose, mouth, brain with the skull, hands and feet. And if the situation with injuries is extremely clear, then the symptoms of bursitis should be sorted out.
If a soft and round swelling that causes pain forms at the location of the anatomical bursa, then you should consult a doctor. The occurrence of such a tumor is usually accompanied by an increase in body temperature, general malaise and dysfunction of the joint. If bursitis becomes chronic, then the swelling on the joint, up to 10 cm in diameter, will remain permanently, periodically filling with new fluid and forming a cystic formation. In this case, constant supervision of a sports medicine doctor is simply necessary.
Sports Medicine Doctor's Advice
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help to avoid many diseases associated with endocrine system disorders and increased nervousness. At the same time, moderate physical activity will help to keep the body in shape and prevent injuries in everyday life associated with sprains and joint bruises. Physical therapy is well suited for these purposes in many ways. Physical therapy has long been used in medical practice. This method has proven itself as a preventive and as a rehabilitation method for faster recovery from injuries. In addition, physical therapy also has a good effect on the nervous system, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, which in the future will help to avoid many diseases associated with both injuries and general diseases. It is not so difficult to devote a few minutes a day to moderate physical exercise, but you will notice the effect of their constant performance immediately. Enjoy every moment and instant of your life, healthy eating and physical activity will easily help you with this. After all, living is truly HEALTHY!
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