This content is machine translated Injuries of the musculoskeletal system Comfrey a.k.a. Symphytum Comfrey or Wallwort is an ancient medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat musculoskeletal injuries. Although the mechanism of action is still not clear, numerous clinical studies…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Gender Medicine - Part 1 The female side of sports medicine There was a long struggle before outstanding athletic achievements by female athletes received the same recognition as those by male athletes. Since then, the discussion about the comparability of athletic…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Return to Sport The long and complex road from sports injury back to the sports field After a serious sports injury, it is not uncommon for one of the first questions asked by the athlete to be the duration of the impending outage. The will to…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Depression and lifestyle Nutrition, sport and sleep Depression is one of the most common diseases worldwide. In addition to the classic pharmacological therapy methods, lifestyle methods are increasingly becoming the focus of the therapeutic armamentarium. Exercise and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Doping phenomenon The role of the doctor In the age of sporting superlatives, doping is always topical. Implementation often requires in-depth biological, and in some cases medical, expertise. The question arises to what extent physicians are involved…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Articular cartilage damage Conservative and surgical treatment of articular cartilage damage of the knee joint The treatment options for cartilage damage usually allow significant relief of discomfort and restoration of professional and recreational sporting ability. Early treatment is indicated to avoid irreversible changes in joint…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Back pain Lumbago “Lumbago” is usually harmless and resolves itself within a few hours/days. Acute pain should be terminated as soon as possible to avoid chronicity. Further diagnostics are only necessary in case…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated The first time patella luxation Diagnostic procedure is clear, therapy is controversial Young people with first-time knee swelling often seek advice from their primary care physician. Among the possible causes, one should think of patellar luxation. This is preceded by a sports…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Diving medical considerations Safe diving means having reserves Older divers are at increased risk for incidents. Fitness, technique and calculated risk reduce potential hazards and problems during diving. Diving and sports medicine consultation is important.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Sport and health Sport instead of pill No other medical measure has such positive effects on health as sport. Medical professionals should therefore prescribe it in the correct amount, duration and frequency.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Ankle injuries Frequent, but not routine Foot sprain or OSG distortion is the most common injury in medicine as well as in sports medicine. Perhaps for this very reason, it is not always taken seriously enough,…
