Abstract
This article contains updated extracts of the article, ‘SPORTS MEDIENCE’ which was published in ‘History of Medicine in Sri Lanka’ by Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA). “Organized physical activity for persons of all ages, performance enhancement of elite athletes, physical activity and exercise for health, recreational sports, and all aspects of formal exercise training need to follow the principles advocated in the science and technology of sports and exercise medicine to achieve enhancement in performance and obtain the benefits of exercise for health.”
Highlights
“Organized physical activity for persons of all ages, performance enhancement of elite athletes, physical activity and exercise for health, recreational sports, and all aspects of formal exercise training need to follow the principles advocated in the science and technology of sports and exercise medicine to achieve enhancement in performance and obtain the benefits of exercise for health.”
Sports Medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise
Most sports teams have employed “Team physicians” for many years, it is in very recent few years that Sport and Exercise Medicine has emerged as a district entity in health care
Summary
Sports Medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
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