Sports medicine

About the specialty

Sports medicine is for athletes of all levels and for people returning to physical activity. It combines medical assessment, prevention and follow-up of injuries.

Polycrabat Sevamed coordinates the assessment, the tests and, if needed, referral to rehabilitation or orthopaedics.

Main conditions treated

• Health assessment before taking up a sport
• Muscle and tendon injuries
• Sprains and ligament injuries
• Exercise-related pain
• Returning to sport after an injury
• Prevention advice

Tests, techniques and procedures

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• Clinical examination of the athlete
• Electrocardiogram and exercise stress test
• Ultrasound and musculoskeletal imaging
• Functional assessment

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Consultation and assessmentReview of the file, symptoms and tests already performed.
2. 02
   Referral to a specialistChoice of the most appropriate discipline and doctor.
3. 03
   Additional testsLaboratory tests, imaging or investigations depending on the medical indication.
4. 04
   Treatment and careTreatment plan defined by the medical team.
5. 05
   Hospital stay if necessaryStay and monitoring when the patient’s condition requires it.
6. 06
   Follow-up and referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

The sports physician works with the cardiologist, the orthopaedic surgeon, the physiotherapist and the rehabilitation team.

See also

• Functional rehabilitation & physiotherapy→
• Trauma & orthopaedics→
• Cardiology→
• Check-Up: functional tests→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.