Application of sports medicine integration in the sports industry and quantitative evaluation of its impact on health
Abstract
Sports medicine’s involvement in the sports sector has become important as organizations and individuals look to improve performance while lowering injury risks. The research aims to examine how sports medicine is incorporated into the sports sector and assess its effects on health quantitatively. Sports medicine is a subspecialty of medicine that focuses on identifying, managing, and avoiding injuries associated with sports and physical exercise. Exercise science, physical therapy, and orthopedics are all combined to maximize athletes’ performance and recuperation. Through preventative care and rehabilitation techniques, sports medicine also aims to promote general health and fitness. A total of 320 athletes from diverse sports participated in this research. It examines the application of sports medicine practices, including injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement, across various sports disciplines. A pre-test and post-test evaluation framework to gauge how well sports medicine has been incorporated into the sports sector. Post-tests were given to evaluate changes in performance measures following an eight-week intervention. The data was analyzed using statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and regression analyses that were utilized to compare pre- and post-intervention data and performed to determine the relationship between sports medicine interventions and improvements in health outcomes and performance metrics. It effectively demonstrates the benefits of incorporating sports medicine into the sports sector, offering indications of notable enhancements in athletes’ physical and mental health.
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