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Sports and Exercise Medicine
Sports and Exercise Medicine is a medical specialty aimed at all individuals who engage in physical activity — from occasional exercise to high-performance sports — and who seek specialised medical evaluation to begin, maintain or safely resume physical activity with confidence.
The main goal of this specialty is to assess a person’s overall health and physical fitness, identifying potential risk factors that may compromise performance or increase the likelihood of injury. Through a preventive and personalised approach, the aim is to promote safe, effective and tailored physical activity according to each individual's needs.
- Dr. Rui Pimenta
Clínica São Gonçalo de Lagos
Examination
The assessment of physically active individuals includes a comprehensive medical examination and clinical history review, which may also involve complementary tests such as Electrocardiograms, Laboratory Tests, and Body Composition Analysis, where necessary. This information supports the creation of a personalised exercise plan adapted to age, physical condition, personal goals, and the type of sport or activity practised.
Recovery from musculoskeletal or overuse injuries
In the context of recovery from musculoskeletal or overuse injuries, patients may benefit from complementary therapeutic technologies such as Focused Shockwave Therapy. This non-invasive technique uses high-intensity acoustic impulses precisely directed at the injured area, stimulating tissue regeneration, relieving pain, and accelerating recovery. It is particularly effective in conditions such as tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, or calcifications.
Multidisciplinary team
Sports and Exercise Medicine can also be part of a multidisciplinary team, made up of:
Cardiologists
Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rehabilitation Physicians
Nutritionists
Psychologists
Physiotherapists
Monitoring over time
Beyond supporting those who wish to begin or resume physical activity, this specialty is also key for athletes recovering from injuries, helping them reintegrate into sport progressively, safely, and sustainably. Ongoing follow-up, with regular reassessments and adjustments to training plans, is a distinctive feature of this integrated care.
This medical specialty is available to people of all ages and levels of physical activity. It is an opportunity to care for your health and physical performance in a holistic way, with the support of a specialised team — promoting not only the prevention of injuries but also an improvement in quality of life and overall performance.
Clinical staff
Sports and Exercise Medicine HPA