Sports medicine: a European perspective. Historical roots, definitions and scope

There has been a growing need and therefore an interest in sports medicine among European countries over the last century due to increased participation in physical activities following many national projects promoting these programs. The sports medicine physician has the final responsibility for th...

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Published in:Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness 2006-06, Vol.46 (2), p.167
Main Authors: Ergen, E, Pigozzi, F, Bachl, N, Dickhuth, H H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Biophysics
Clinical medicine
Definitions
Dentistry
Disease
Ethics, Medical
Europe
Health
Health Promotion
History
History, 16th Century
History, 17th Century
History, 18th Century
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
History, Ancient
History, Medieval
Human subjects
Humans
Individualized Instruction
Life Style
Medical treatment
Natural Sciences
Organic Chemistry
Philosophy
Physical Fitness
Physicians
Resistance (Psychology)
Semitic Languages
Sports medicine
Sports Medicine - education
Sports Medicine - ethics
Sports Medicine - history
Teaching Methods
Veterinary Medicine
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Summary:There has been a growing need and therefore an interest in sports medicine among European countries over the last century due to increased participation in physical activities following many national projects promoting these programs. The sports medicine physician has the final responsibility for the health and well being of the athlete and should therefore coordinate the respective roles of these professionals and those of appropriate medical specialists in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of disease and injury. To enable the sports medicine physician to undertake this ethical obligation the sports medicine physician must insist on professional autonomy and responsibility for all medical decisions concerning the health, safety and legitimate interest of the athlete.
ISSN:0022-4707
1827-1928