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History of sports medicine in east European countries

Author(s) -

Biljana Lazović,

Sanja Mazić,

Marina Djelić,

Jelena Suzic-Lazić,

Radmila Sparić,

Zoran Stajić

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

medicinski pregled

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1820-7383

pISSN - 0025-8105

DOI - 10.2298/mpns1502059l

Subject(s) - sports medicine , medicine , stress (linguistics) , urbanization , symbol (formal) , medical education , public relations , economic growth , political science , physical therapy , philosophy , linguistics , computer science , economics , programming language

The purpose of this article is to provide a historical background of medicine, science and sports with the focus on the development of modern sports medicine in European countries, with an accent on Eastern European countries that have a long sports medicine tradition. The development of modern sports medicine began at the end of 19th and the beginning of 20th century, and it has been associated with social and cultural changes in the world of medicine, science and sports. Advanced medical knowledge, skills and practices, and the progress of scientific achievements enabled sports people to improve their performance level. Increased popularisation and commercialisation of sports have resulted from urbanization and city lifestyle, leading to the lack of physical activity and increased psychological pressure. In addition, the growing need and interest in sports and successes in professional sports have become a symbol of international recognition and

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