Sports medicine

Sports medicine is a healthcare branch focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports and exercise-related injuries. It involves a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers, aiming to enhance athletic performance, facilitate injury recovery, and prevent future injuries. 

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) arises from an energy imbalance between dietary intake and exercise expenditure. This syndrome severely impacts an athlete’s health and performance, affecting metabolic rate, menstrual function, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis, and cardiovascular health. Symptoms include decreased exercise performance, prone to injuries and illness. Early detection and treatment of REDs are vital, involving nutritional rehabilitation and training load adjustments to restore balance and health.