Medical examinations - sports medicine

Date added 18.01.2022
Date of last revision 18.01.2022

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Medical examinations in the field of sports medicine (so-called athlete's fitness) are sometimes mandatory for certain sports and even for amateur competitions. And even if they are not compulsory - it is worth checking your health at least twice a year. Indeed, sporting competition around the world requires an athlete to undergo basic tests in order to be fit for sport. All athletes who want to start and continue training in qualified sport, understood as a form of human activity connected with participation in sport competition, organised or conducted in a specific sport discipline by the Polish Sports Association or entities acting under its authority, must be covered by the examination.

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Tests should be performed periodically before starting training, but also after an injury or prolonged illness.

Consent to commence or continue sporting activity may be issued by a primary care physician - on the basis of the medical documentation in their possession, results of balance examinations - medical certificates on health condition allowing safe participation in sport competition organized by the Polish Sports Association and certificates on the ability to practice a given sport by children and adolescents as well as by competitors, if the physician does not state that it is necessary for such a certificate to be issued by a specialist in sports medicine or a physician holding a certificate of completion of an introductory course for specialization in sports medicine (e.g. when the physician receives information on the intention to practice competitive sport, (Journal of Laws of 2019, items 395, 396 and 397.v).

At Rehasport we make sure that the certificate of fitness to a given sport is issued by a duly authorised doctor, i.e. specialists in sports medicine and doctors certified by the Polish Society of Sports Medicine to perform sports and medical examinations.

Medical examination (sports medicine) for an amateur athlete (basic)

For the needs of amateur sport, we have created packages that include the tests most commonly performed in various sports.

Details of the examination - amateur sports medicine

  • Consultation of a sports medicine doctor with issuance of a certificate;
  • Structural analysis of body composition (weight, height, fat, water content etc.);
  • Resting ECG;
  • Laboratory tests for: peripheral blood count, glucose, general urine examination, ESR.

Important information

  • The medical examiner may order additional medical tests payable outside the scope of the package.
  • The testing period can last 2-3 days and is carried out in two different locations in a given city.

For the needs of amateur sport, we have created packages that include the tests most commonly performed in various sports.

Medical examination (sports medicine) for an amateur athlete (endurance sports)

Details of the examination - sports medicine; endurance sports

  • Consultation of a sports medicine doctor with issuance of a certificate;
  • Structural analysis of body composition (weight, height, fat, water content etc.);
  • Resting ECG;
  • Laboratory tests for: peripheral blood count, glucose, general urine examination, ESR.
  • Cardiac ECHO; cardiac stress test
  • Additionally: laboratory tests for: iron, total cholesterol, liver tests - ALT, liver tests - AST, sodium, magnesium, potassium

Important information

  • The medical examiner may order additional medical tests payable outside the scope of the package.
  • The testing period can last 2-3 days and is carried out in two different locations in a given city.

Medical examination (sports medicine) for an amateur advanced athlete

Details of the examination - sports medicine; endurance sports

  • Consultation of a sports medicine doctor with issuance of a certificate;
  • Structural analysis of body composition (weight, height, fat, water content etc.);
  • Resting ECG;
  • Laboratory tests for: peripheral blood count, glucose, general urine examination, ESR.
  • Cardiac ECHO; cardiac stress test
  • Additionally: laboratory tests for: iron, total cholesterol, liver tests - ALT, liver tests - AST, sodium, magnesium, potassium
  • Additionally: Biomechanical Functional Assessment; Assessment of running mechanics and technique

Important information

  • The medical examiner may order additional medical tests payable outside the scope of the package.
  • The testing period can last 2-3 days and is carried out in two different locations in a given city.