reduce the arterial pressure, the glycemia and the cholesterol, Keep the bone density, Improve the mobility of our joints, Increase the flexibility body or elevate the mood are just some of the innumerable benefits of playing sports regularly.
“However, sometimes our best intentions are truncated when we suffer 1 injury or we have some symptoms that alert us that there may be something we are not doing well, ”warns the head of the Sports Medicine Unit of Ascires Biomedical Clinics, Dr. Antonio Giner.
Whether they are professionals or fans, les most common injuries among athletes are the sprains, muscle tears, tendinopathies O muscle cramps. But complications can also occur in the form of palpitations, nausea, dehydrationno chest pain, Symptoms that, although short in time, may reflect some lack of control in the type of training or effort we demand from our body.
the treatment most effective for these injuries or illnesses is provided by a specialist in Sports Medicine, Which will establish a accurate diagnosis and one proper recovery plan to resume the physical exercise in the best security conditions.
“90% of injuries that occur in sports are functional or due to overuse and only 10% are traumatic“, Explains Dr. Giner, who has extensive experience with elite athletes.
Growth factors to regenerate tissues
the technology is an excellent ally for specialists in Sports Medicine, both to identify the problem or ailment and to offer the best therapy. the Ascires Biomedical Clinics in Valencia (Campanar), Castellón, Sagunto, Xàtiva and Gandia have the last diagnostic technology and with all the means to perform personalized treatments.
“We apply different therapies for the resolution of any injury that the athlete may have, among others, infiltrations with PRP (Growth factors), hyaluronic acid O anti-inflammatory. They are therapies with one great regenerative capacity which offer excellent results to treat certain injuries to tendons, joints, or muscles“, Details the specialist.
In tackling these injuries, as well as in the case of athletes looking to excel and improve their performance, it is essential to multidisciplinary work of the professionals that compose the Unit of Medicine of the Sport of Ascires, that also integrates cardiologists, traumatologists, physiotherapists or nutritionists, Others.
The advantage of having the technology, facilities and specialized equipment in the same clinic is that the athlete can be assessed, subjected to the necessary tests and receive diagnosis and treatment on the same day and at the same clinic, Which speeds up the path to full recovery.
Play sports after overcoming covid
Dr. Giner also warns of the possible sequels, Mainly cardiac, pulmonary and articular, linked to having passed the covid-19, Which increase the need for medical security when returning to practice sport, Also in the case of asymptomatic.
“Medical supervision to resume activity is key to minimizing risks and avoiding further complications. There is evidence that shows the potential ability of the coronavirus to cause heart injury, Such as myocarditis or arrhythmia, even in mild or asymptomatic cases. For that, requiring your body to moderate or high sports intensity after the illness can be risky“, Recalls Dr. Giner.