In this video, Dr Kirill Micallef Stafrace gives us an insight on a relatively new speciality – that of Sports and Exercise Medicine We know that increasing physical activity and exercise are crucial to the adoption of a healthy lifestyle especially in persons diagnosed with chronic common diseases like diabetes and hypertension. What are the principles of medical advice to these persons? How should we prepare such people for the change in lifestyle? What is the role of Sports and Exercise Medicine on management of common musculoskeletal problems which traditionally have been the remit of orthopaedic specialists or physiotherapists? Does training is sports and exercise medicine benefit their our practice and the management of our patients?

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