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Sports and exercise medicine (SEM) commonly known as sports medicine is a branch of medicine deals with the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Sports medicine is a fast growing medical field as it bridges the gap between science and practice in the promotion of exercise and health and in the scientific assessment, understanding, and study of sports performance.

SEM medicine doctors are specialist physicians who have completed medical school and specialize further in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Doctors specialized in Sports and Exercise Medicine have extensive education in musculoskeletal medicine, they treat injuries such as bone, tendon, ligament and muscle problems.

The following are some of the medical conditions specialists in Sports and Exercise Medicine can diagnose and treat:

• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Sports cardiology issues
• Unexplained underperformance syndrome
• Diabetes in sports
• Exercise-induced asthma

Common Sports Injuries

The following are some of the most common sports injuries

• Concussion: This is caused when the brain moves violently within the skull which results in severe head injury
• ACL Sprains: An ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is a ligament involved in knee stabilization. ACL rupture may happen when the knee twists to change direction
• Ankle Sprain: This is caused when the ligaments that hold the ankle bones become overstretched
• Muscle Cramps: Muscle cramps are caused by a sudden tight of a forcibly contracted muscle which results in intense pain because of the muscle that does not relax.
• ACL Tears: This happens when the knee ACL tears and causes the knee to give out causing major pain.
• Muscle Strains: This may cause when the muscle tears and results in loss of function and severe pain.

Dr Bharani Kumar Dayanandam a leading orthopedic surgeon in Chennai, provides the best treatment and medical care for athletes of all ages with the help of team of SEM experts provides advanced treatment for injuries of joints, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and bones, with a special focus on knee, shoulder, foot, hip and ankle conditions.

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