JAKARTA - The popularity of sports in Indonesia has continued to increase in recent years. Not only running and cycling, various sports such as padel, tennis, badminton, and fitness training in the gym are increasingly sought after by people from various backgrounds.
Behind this active lifestyle trend, the risk of sports injuries also increases. Injuries are not only experienced by professional athletes, but also the general public who exercise regularly, especially if the exercise is done without adequate physical preparation or exceeds the body's ability.
Sports injuries can be disorders of muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. This condition generally occurs due to repetitive movements, sudden changes in direction, impact, or improper use of sports techniques.
In addition to causing pain, injuries that are not handled properly have the potential to interfere with daily activities and prolong the recovery time.
Therefore, experts consider prevention to be an important step before someone starts a sports activity. Warming up, strength training, maintaining flexibility, and gradually increasing the intensity of training are some simple ways to help reduce the risk of injury.
Not less important, the recovery process after exercise is often an aspect that is less considered. In fact, the body needs time to recover muscle tissue after physical activity. Adequate rest, balanced nutrition intake, hydration, and recovery exercises can help the body get ready for the next activity.
As the science of sports medicine develops, injury management is no longer only focused on eliminating pain. The approach taken also includes evaluating physical condition, rehabilitation, and assistance so that a person can safely return to exercise according to his or her capacity.
This approach is also one of the focuses in the implementation of the FIP Bronze Banten 2026, an international padel tournament which will take place on July 14-19, 2026. In this event, Bethsaida Hospital Gading Serpong and Seraphim Medical Center are present as Official Medical Partners by preparing medical support during the competition.
In addition to providing doctors and medical teams for initial assessments in case of complaints or injuries, the services provided also include physiotherapy, sports massage, health checks, and fitness support for participants as needed.
According to Dr. Nahum, Dipl. CIBTAC, Sp.KO, Sports Medicine Specialist at Seraphim Medical Center, sports performance is not only determined by the intensity of training, but also the quality of preparation and recovery.
"In sports like padel, the body is required to move quickly, rotate, stop suddenly, and change direction repeatedly. Therefore, athletes need to evaluate their physical condition, proper training, recovery strategies, and appropriate monitoring to maintain performance while reducing the risk of injury," said dr. Nahum.
He added that the role of sports medicine also includes the back to sport process, which is a gradual accompaniment after an injury so that a person is not only free from pain, but also has strength, movement function, body control, and physical readiness to return to sports activities.
Meanwhile, dr. Herryanto Agustriadi Simanjuntak, M.H.Kes., Sp.OT, Subsp. CO, Specialist Doctor of Orthopedics & Traumatology Subspecialist of Sports Injuries at Bethsaida Hospital Gading Serpong, explained that every injury requires proper evaluation because the severity can be different.
"Sports injuries have different degrees of severity. Some can be treated conservatively through drugs, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. However, in certain conditions, surgery may be necessary to repair damaged structures and restore the patient's motor function," explained dr. Herryanto.
Comprehensive handling is considered one of the important factors in helping the recovery process.
After the healing phase is complete, a gradual rehabilitation and exercise program can help restore muscle strength, joint stability, coordination, and a person's confidence before returning to exercise.
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