Recovering from an injury involves more than just medical treatment, it requires a holistic approach that addresses both the physical and nutritional needs of the body. Here are some short brief about how nutrition can significantly enhance the recovery process in a multidisciplinary approach.
Multidisciplinary Approach
In order to the overcome the injuries, coaches, medical and sport science are playing crucial role.
Coach (Technical/tactical skills coach and Strength & Conditioning coach)
- Adjust training intensity
Medical (Doctor, Physiotherapy)
- Diagnose the injury
- Restoring, maintaining, and maximizing physical movement and function
Sport Science (Nutrition, Biomechanics, Psychology)
- Enhanced performance
- Injury prevention
- Mental preparation
- Nutritional optimization
What is the nutrition strategies goal during injury?
- Potential to assist in injury prevention
- Prevent the loss of lean mass during immobilization
- Changes in energy requirements during injury period
- Strategies that may promote muscle repair
- Avoid unnecessary fat mass gain
(Adapted from http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com)