Family doctor for athletes
Regular training is a load to which the body must adapt. When this adaptation is disrupted, signals appear: shortness of breath, rapid fatigue, unstable results, long recovery or deterioration of well-being during habitual loads.
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Who is a family doctor for athletes suitable for?
Who should contact::
amateur and professional athletes
people who train regularly (running, cycling, gym, team sports)
those returning to physical activity after a break or illness
with shortness of breath, rapid fatigue, decreased endurance
athletes with chronic diseases
those who want to train safely and predictably
Family medicine for athletes
What does a family doctor do for athletes?
A family doctor for athletes is the primary physician who:
assesses the general health status, taking into account physical activity
accompanies the athlete during training cycles
monitors the body's response to exercise
makes decisions about a safe physical activity regimen
coordinates examinations and involves other specialists as needed
The doctor does not replace the trainer, but determines the medical boundaries within which training does not harm health.
Family doctor for athletes in Kyiv
Medical support is provided by a family doctor for athletes in Kyiv - a doctor who guides the athlete in dynamics and makes medical decisions taking into account the training process, recovery periods and concomitant conditions.
It is the family doctor who:
assesses the athlete's general health
determines a safe exercise regimen
coordinates the examination and further medical management
In each specific situation, the family doctor may involve a cardiologist, pulmonologist, endocrinologist or nutritionist, sports physiologist or rehabilitologist - depending on the state of health, the nature of the loads and the training goals set.
Acute illnesses and physical activity
During acute conditions (viral infections, inflammatory processes, fever, general weakness), the family doctor:
assesses whether physical activity is permissible
recommends an adapted or temporarily limited training regimen
determines safe times for returning to physical activity
promotes faster and controlled recovery
This approach helps to avoid complications and a prolonged decline in physical fitness.
Chronic diseases and training
A family doctor for athletes also works with patients who have chronic diseases, including:
diabetes
hypertension
chronic lung diseases (e.g., COPD)
other conditions that require constant medical monitoring
The doctor:
takes into account the impact of physical activity on the course of the disease
helps adapt training to the current condition
monitors the safety of physical activity
works to maintain endurance and quality of life
Physical activity in such cases is possible, but only within medically justified limits.
Ergospirography as a medical control tool
To objectively assess the body's response to stress, a family doctor uses ergospirography (CPET) - a study that shows how the heart, lungs and muscles work during real physical exertion.
Ergospirography helps:
- assess endurance
- determine safe heart rate zones
- find out the causes of shortness of breath or decreased performance
- select an individual physical activity regimen
Family doctor as part of an athlete's medical care
Family doctor:
- guides the athlete in dynamic
- assesses changes in health
- adjusts recommendations depending on the loads
- works in conjunction with cardiologists and functional diagnostics doctors
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Family doctor for athletes in Kyiv
Our specialists
Cardiologist, general practitioner
Yaroslav Smarovoz
Chernihivska
Our advantages:
Why do athletes choose Dokos Medical?
Why do athletes choose Dokos Medical?
At Dokos Medical, we take into account not only current symptoms, but also the general condition of the body, the risks of overload, and the physiological characteristics of active people.
Professional expertise of a family doctor
Our doctors have experience working with active patients and understand how to combine daily exercise with safety and optimal health.
IndiIndividual medical support plan
Athletes will receive personalized recommendations for training, nutrition, renewal and control - not “for the worse”, but for you.
Gross needs of an athlete
We are not too fond of it - we hear it, we explain it in simple words, and we understand the rhythm of your life.
Comfort, which is important for athletes
For active people, not only medical services are important, but also service: fast online registration minimum check-up, clear communication, continuous support in consultation before result