Sports Is Not Just A Practice, Injuries Can Be Prevented With Proper Medical Assistance

Illustration of medical assistance to prevent injury. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Injuries are an almost unavoidable risk for athletes, especially ahead of large competitions as training intensity increases.

Therefore, the role of medical personnel, ranging from physiotherapy, sports doctors, to referral hospital services, is one of the important components in keeping athletes' performance prime.

For example, the integrated medical assistance service starts from early detection of injury risk, fast handling in the field, to sustainable rehabilitation can determine whether an athlete is able to perform at the peak of his performance or must be absent from the arena.

"Medical assistance is very important to ensure athletes compete with optimal conditions," said Tri Adhianto, Bekasi Mayor and Bekasi City KONI General Chair in a press statement from Primaya Hospital, East Bekasi, to VOI.

In line with increasing focus on health and preventing injury, facilities such as the East Bekasi Primaya Hospital are now expanding support for sports medical needs.

The hospital was appointed as the official health partner of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) of Bekasi City to accompany athletes during the preparation period until the implementation of the provincial level competition in 2026 (PORPROVA) West Java XV.

However, according to medical personnel, the benefits of sports health services are not only felt during the event. Long-term support such as initial examination, evaluation of body condition, physical therapy, and rehabilitation of injuries is also an important factor to maintain performance while preventing repeated injuries.

"Health support for athletes includes initial examination, first aid for sports injuries, and rehabilitation. That is an important part so that athletes can recover and compete," explained Dr. dr. Meizar Rizaldi, M.Ked.Klin.FISQua, Director of Primaya Hospital, East Bekasi.

He added that health workers involved have experience in the fields of orthopedics, physiotherapy, and handling sports injuries.

In terms of health service organizations, the CEO of Primaya Hospital Group, Leona A. Karnali, also appreciated this collaboration. He hopes that the collaboration between medical facilities and the sports sector can run continuously.

"Health support for athletes is part of long-term investment in the world of regional sports," he said.