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Fitness certificate
Required for federal licences and competitions. 30-45 min examination.
👤 Any sportsperson
Sports medicine
Sport & health — the movement professionals
Fitness certificates, sports cardio assessments, injury management, nutrition and recovery. Whether you are an amateur or a competitor.
Services of the sports doctor
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Cardiovascular assessment
Resting and stress ECG, cardiac ultrasound, VO2max test.
👤 Competitive athletes, over 40
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Sports traumatology
Sprains, tendinitis, stress fractures, joint instability.
👤 Injuries
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Post-injury rehabilitation
Progressive return-to-sport programme after immobilisation.
👤 Post-operative, post-traumatic
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Sports nutrition
Tailored to discipline, competition preparation, recovery.
👤 Regular athletes
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Doping & supplementation
Advice on supplements, banned substances, anti-doping.
👤 Competitors
Health by sports discipline
Specific risks and recommended check-ups by sport.
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Running
⚠ Risks
Achilles tendinitisStress fractureIliotibial band syndrome
✓ Check-ups
- •Annual stress test
- •Podiatry assessment
- •Preventive physiotherapy
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Football
⚠ Risks
Ankle sprainsACL knee injuriesAthletic pubalgia
✓ Check-ups
- •Cardio assessment
- •Muscle strengthening
- •Postural analysis
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Tennis / padel
⚠ Risks
Tennis elbowRotator cuffKnee
✓ Check-ups
- •Movement analysis
- •Suitable equipment
- •Strict warm-up
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Cycling
⚠ Risks
Lower back painKnee tendinitisPudendal compression
✓ Check-ups
- •Bike postural study
- •Suitable saddle
- •Saddle adjustment
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Swimming
⚠ Risks
Rotator cuffRecurrent ear infectionsConjunctivitis
✓ Check-ups
- •Shoulder technique
- •Earplugs
- •Suitable goggles
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Weight training
⚠ Risks
Disc herniationMuscle tearsRepetitive strain tendinitis
✓ Check-ups
- •Strict technique
- •Measured progression
- •Recovery
Frequently asked questions
How often should I have a sports cardio assessment?+
Amateur athletes under 40: simple assessment every 2-3 years. Athletes over 40 or competitors: annual assessment (ECG + ultrasound). Intensive athletes or with family history: more frequent with the opinion of a sports cardiologist. The federal certificate attests to fitness but does not replace a full check-up.
What training is good for health?+
WHO recommends 150 to 300 min/week of moderate activity OR 75 to 150 min intense. + 2 muscle-strengthening sessions. Moderate activity = brisk walking, leisurely cycling. Intense = running, HIIT, team sports. Even 10 min/day makes a noticeable difference.
How to recover well after exercise?+
1) Light stretching for 10 min after exercise. 2) Hydration: water and electrolytes if exercise > 1 h. 3) Nutrition: carbohydrates + proteins within 30 to 60 min. 4) Sleep 7 to 9 h is essential. 5) Rest days 1 to 2 times per week. 6) Active recovery (walking, stretching) between intense sessions.
Are sports supplements necessary?+
For most amateur athletes: NO, a balanced diet is enough. Exceptions: protein powders for muscle gain, creatine (effective, safe), BCAAs rarely necessary, vitamin D/B12 if deficiency confirmed. Beware of miracle products: risk of involuntary doping. Consult a doctor or sports dietician.
Which sport after 50?+
Brisk walking, swimming, cycling, yoga, Pilates, moderate weight training. Avoid high joint-impact sports without adaptation (intensive tennis, long running). Mandatory sports cardio assessment before resuming. Start gradually: 3 × 30 min/week then increase.
Can children do weight training?+
No weight training with heavy loads before puberty (risk of growth fracture). Bodyweight strengthening is fine from age 8-10. Weight training with moderate loads is possible from age 13-14, under supervision and with perfect technique. Encourage varied sports for children for harmonious development.