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Sports Medicine Clinic
The sports medicine clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic, preventive and assessment care in the field of sports medicine. It carries out sports medical examinations for both children and adults, and also focuses on the primary and secondary prevention of lifestyle-related diseases.
Our outpatient clinic is an integral part of the RNB cardiac rehabilitation programme and the exercise therapy programme for patients with established conditions such as obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, as well as for patients with chronic lung disease, congenital heart defects, and those who have undergone heart surgery, amongst others.
Some serious conditions only become apparent during physical exertion and can therefore only be detected through a stress test. This test helps to identify high-risk conditions at an early stage and contributes to the prevention of sudden death during sporting activities, for example in the case of certain types of cardiomyopathy and other heart conditions.
We collaborate with RNB’s specialist outpatient clinics, particularly those specialising in cardiology, rehabilitation, pulmonology and diabetology. We also work with the nutritional counselling service and the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre. This ensures that both athletes and patients receive comprehensive care within a single facility.
Scope and range of healthcare provided
- Differential diagnosis and investigation of symptoms associated with physical exertion (e.g. shortness of breath, reduced performance, chest pain, subjectively perceived heart palpitations).
- Specialist prescription of physical activity for patients with chronic conditions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, diabetes and obesity.
- Conducting medical examinations in accordance with Decree No. 391/2013 Coll., on medical fitness for physical education and sport, including resting ECG, anthropometric measurements, and stress testing (ergometry) in indicated patients to assess the body’s functional capacity, as well as ultrasound examinations
- Specialist services for the sporting population (children, young people, competitive and elite athletes), including:
- advice on nutrition and supplementation
- assessment of medical fitness for study at sports-focused schools
- specialist advice and preventive examinations to ensure safe sporting activity.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with specialist departments in cardiology, pulmonology, diabetology, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, obesity management, psychiatry and physiotherapy.
Examinations are carried out by prior appointment at the RNB reception desk, either in person or by telephone on: 311 745 000.
If you are unable to attend your booked examination on the day of the appointment, please call:311 745 255.
Ergometric examination
This is a painless, non-invasive examination during which we monitor heart activity, blood pressure and physical fitness whilst you exercise on an exercise bike.
The test begins with a consultation with a physician, followed by a resting ECG, blood pressure measurement, and measurement of your height and weight.
Depending on the physician’s instructions, the test continues with gradually increasing physical exertion on a bicycle ergometer. During the exercise, we monitor your body’s response: blood pressure, heart rate, continuous ECG recording and haemoglobin saturation.
The exercise lasts approximately 5–20 minutes. Afterwards, you will be monitored by medical staff for a further 10–30 minutes.
Important
If you experience any discomfort during the test (chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness or an irregular heartbeat), please inform the staff immediately.
How to prepare
- A light meal and drink 1–2 hours before the examination
- Do not take part in strenuous exercise the day before the examination
- The examination cannot be carried out if you have a cold, an infection or are taking antibiotics
- Take your medication as advised by the physician who referred you for the examination (unless otherwise instructed, take your usual morning medication)
What to bring with you
- Sportswear and trainers
- A towel
- Health insurance card
- Referral form for the examination (if the stress test has been requested by a specialist or physician)
- ECHO test results, if the test was carried out at another facility
- Any medical reports relating to your health
- For the first examination of children under 18, an extract from the records provided by the registered physician for children and adolescents is required
- For patients under the age of 18, the presence of a legal guardian is required during the examination
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