Sports and exercise medicine (SEM) is the use of sports and exercise for being healthy, prevention of illness and to treat any injury caused by sports.SEM specialists recommend Exercise and sports just like doctors recommend medicine and surgery.
Sports and exercise medicine specialists or consultants are experts in the diagnosis and clinical history taking skills and manage complicated musculoskeletal injuries.
Role of SEM:
- They work with rehabilitation facilities and work on rehabilitation programs
- Provide medical support to sportsman and women to improve muscular health
- Utilize their expertise and clinical skills in other allied care hospitals and clinics.
- Also work sports organizations, health care bodies, and community agencies that are involved in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
SEM specialist is an expert in treating
- Disorders related to the musculoskeletal system (MSK)
- Asthma caused by exercise
- Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
- Injuries including Sprains, ruptures and female athlete triad
And prevent comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes, mental disorders, depression, and stress, etc. Sports and exercise medicine specialists provide services in Exercise medicine or prescription medicine, sports care, and musculoskeletal medicine.
Exercise Medicine Expert:
SEM specialists provide “Exercise Prescription” to prevent any illness or disease and to keep the body healthy and fit. He is an expert in his field and knows how physical activity can have a positive impact on the population. SEM physicians assess the needs of patients by diagnosing at individual or disease levels and recommend appropriate exercise to improve health.
Musculoskeletal Medicine expert:
They are musculoskeletal generalists and treat non-inflammatory MSK system pathology by using their in-depth knowledge and clinical assessment. They provide specialist training to these patients.
Sports Physicians:
They provide holistic care to athletes and professionals and provide emergency care to sportsmen and women in an acute or chronic injury.
Theses medical specialties are embryonic in development and need more attention.