About Sports Medicine
What Sport and Exercise Medicine can help with
Sport and Exercise Medicine is a medical specialty focused on injuries, musculoskeletal health, exercise, conditioning and safe return to activity. It supports athletes, active adults and older people wanting to preserve mobility and independence.
What physicians do
- Diagnose and manage musculoskeletal injuries
- Guide rehabilitation and return to activity
- Advise on exercise, strength and conditioning
- Manage training load and athlete-health issues
- Support safe physical activity and healthy ageing
Who it helps
- Competitive and recreational athletes
- People with persistent musculoskeletal pain
- People returning after injury or illness
- Older adults wanting to stay strong and independent
- People needing medical guidance around exercise