Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Departments of Acıbadem Healthcare Group evaluate amateur and professional athletes before the season, measure sport-specific performance and plan exercises to boost performance, determine predisposition to sports injuries and take necessary measures and prescribed required exercises, assess the athlete with sports injury, perform surgical and non-surgical treatments and make exercise plans for people with chronic diseases.

Diagnosis and Treatment Services in Sports Medicine Department

In Sports Medicine Departments;

Athletes of all ages and branches are evaluated before the season. Following a physical examination by relevant physician, athletes are consulted with other physicians, if necessary, and workups are planned.

• Performance of athletes is tested by sports branches.
• VO2max
• Anaerobic Threshold
• Isokinetic strength tests for all joints
• Movement analysis
• Evaluation of walking and running
• Non-surgical treatments are planned for injured athletes, who are also consulted with relevant departments for surgical management, postoperative rehabilitation and continuum of professional athlete life.
• Non-surgical treatment is planned for athletes through cooperation of physiotherapists and training experts; return to competition is maximized.
• Predisposition to injuries is determined using branch-specific field tests and high-speed camera and movement analysis systems.
• Athletes are consulted with sports dieticians to provide ergogenic support; nutritional profiles are revealed out; correct eating habits are developed and necessary ergogenic supplements are supplied.
• Athletes are jointly assessed by sports scientists, trainers and sports biomechanics experts to boost performance and provide necessary support.
• Exercise that is a part of treatment for patients with chronic health problems (coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity etc.) is smoothly adapted to life of such patients.