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High-performance sports medicine.

Cathy Speed1

  • 1Cambridge Centre for Health and Performance, Impington, Cambridge. cathy.speed@btinternet.com

Clinical Medicine (London, England)
|March 12, 2013
PubMed
Summary

High performance sports medicine provides medical care for athletes facing intense physical and psychological stress. Physicians act as medical guardians to optimize athlete health and minimize risks in this specialized field.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Athlete Health
  • High-Performance Athletics

Background:

  • Athletes are extraordinary individuals subjected to extreme physical and psychological demands.
  • High-performance sports medicine addresses the unique healthcare needs of these individuals.
  • The field requires a comprehensive approach to athlete well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the field of high-performance sports medicine.
  • To highlight the unique challenges and priorities for physicians in this area.
  • To provide insights into optimizing healthcare for elite athletes.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes current knowledge and practices in sports medicine for high-performance athletes.

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  • Expert opinion and literature review form the basis of the discussion.

    • Main Results:

    • Sports medicine physicians act as 'medical guardians' for athletes.
    • Key priorities include optimizing health and minimizing risks associated with intensive training and competition.
    • The physician's role is multifaceted, encompassing physical and psychological support.

    Conclusions:

    • High-performance sports medicine is a distinct and demanding specialty.
    • Physicians must adopt a proactive and holistic approach to athlete care.
    • Effective management requires understanding the unique stresses faced by elite athletes.