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Sports & Exercise Medicine

??Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions related to physical activity. Whether you're a high-performance athlete, an active student, or someone returning to exercise, SEM helps you move safely and perform at your best. It also plays a vital role in promoting health through physical activity, managing medical conditions that affect participation in sport, and guiding safe exercise in people of all fitness levels.

Please mention to reception when booking that you would like to see a Sports Physician.

Below are specific programmes but you can consult for any sports or exercise related concern. Even persons with chronic diseases can benefit from a consult with a Sports Physician.

We offer the following programmes:

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Acute Sport Trauma Programme?

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M?atie?s Injury Programme???

Maties First Aid Society

Concu?ssion Programme

Medical Screening (including Sport Cardiology)

M?ore Information

Event Support Services?

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Acute Sport Trauma Programme

?If you are injured during a sports match, don't wait until the next day before seeking medical attention. Seek medical help immediately.

Our team is available on rugby match days to assess and treat injuries on the spot. You'll find us in the medical room of the Danie Craven Stadium?.

?Maties Injury Programme? ?

Are you a Maties High Performance athlete with a new injury from official training or competition??

Campus Health Service (CHS) offers a free injury screening to assess the problem and refer you for the right treatment if needed.

You'll only be charged for consumables and/or medicines (Ts&Cs apply).

PLEASE NOTE: This service does not cover old injuries, private training session injuries, or general illnesses.

Concussion? Programme

If you think you may have a concussion, don’t ignore it. We offer detailed assessments and follow-up care, following Sports Concussion South Africa guidelines.

This service is by appointment only and is open to university students, staff, scholars and the general public.

Please let reception know if a concussion is suspected so we can prioritise your care.

Medical Screening (including Sports Cardiology)

Thinking of stepping up your training, joining a team, or starting competitive sport?

Our medical screenings help identify any underlying conditions that might affect your safety or performance. This service is open to:

- High-performance athletes

- Sports teams

- Scholars

- Members of the public starting or increasing their training intensity

Event Support Services??

Planning an event on campus? CHS provides registered and legally compliant medical cover for events held at Stellenbosch 万博体育官网.

What to do:

Register your event: Email events@sun.ac.za
Download and complete the Event Medical Risk Assessment Form
Send it to Cecil Adams at ceciladams@sun.ac.za
We’ll do a free risk assessment and advise on what’s needed

Planning timelines:

< 200 people: 2 weeks’ notice
200–1000 people: 1 month
> 1000 people: 3 months

For info, quotes, or bookings: Email Cecil Adams at ceciladams@sun.ac.za

Maties First Aid Society

Are you passionate about helping others? Already trained in first aid or life-saving?

Join the Maties First Aid Society, a student group providing support at rugby matches and other campus sports events.

You’ll need:

?A current, valid Level 2 First Aid certificate (South African qualification)
Additional rugby-specific training will be provided

To find out more, contact: Cara Louw at 26869993@sun.ac.za?

More Information

??????Learn more about concussion at Sports Concussion South Africa.

Read up on drug free sp?ort from the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport.

Check if your medication is WADA-compliant - find out here.

Find out how you can include exercise to improve your health - click here?.