Sport and exercise medicine (SEM) is a relatively new specialism in the UK National Health Service (NHS). As the NHS long-term plan continues to emphasize preventive health and cost-effective care, integrating SEM physicians into patient management pathways offers a strategic approach to achieving these goals. With training in musculoskeletal medicine, exercise medicine, sports and team care, SEM specialists can play a role in promoting physical activity and exercise on both an individual and a population level to improve health and treat long-term conditions. Beyond preventive health, SEM contributes to reducing the burden of musculoskeletal conditions on public healthcare services. An SEM physician's role extends from treating sport and physical activity-related injuries to guiding patients in maintaining or regaining physical activity. Musculoskeletal injuries inevitably limit physical activity levels, while timely interventions from an SEM physician can minimize these adverse effects and improve overall health outcomes. SEM physicians can translate the lessons learned from elite sport and apply evidence-based strategies to benefit the wider population. This chapter explores key topics in SEM, from injuries to exercise medicine.
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