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| Open Access | THE ROLE OF MEDICAL SUPPORT IN THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SPORTS INJURIES
Olimova N.A , Senior Lecturer at the Department of Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, and Traditional Medicine Senior Lecturer at the Department of Rehabilitation, Azimov A.R , Sports Medicine, and Traditional Medicine Andijan State Medical Institute, Andijan, UzbekistanAbstract
Sports Medicine is a rapidly developing field of clinical medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to physical activity and sports. The increasing popularity of professional and amateur sports has led to a higher incidence of musculoskeletal injuries, making sports medicine an important component of modern healthcare. This article examines the role of medical support in the prevention and management of sports injuries. Special attention is given to the principles of injury prevention, early diagnosis, acute care, rehabilitation strategies, and return-to-play protocols. The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration among sports physicians, physiotherapists, and coaches is emphasized. The analysis shows that effective medical supervision significantly reduces injury rates, accelerates recovery, and improves athletes’ performance and long-term health outcomes. Preventive programs, including strength training, neuromuscular control, and load management, are essential components of modern sports medicine practice.
Keywords
Sports medicine; sports injuries; injury prevention; rehabilitation; physical activity; athlete health; musculoskeletal system; return to play; load management; physiotherapy.
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