Sports Medicine
Diagnosis, treatment, and recovery for athletes of all levels
Service provided by
All doctors
Dr. Charalampos Harris Zourelidis
Work experience
27 years
Children admission
from age 5
Consultation price
660 AED
Dr. Nadezhda Murashova
Work experience
15 years
Children admission
from age 0
Consultation price
550 AED
Comprehensive Support for Athletes, Fitness Enthusiasts, and Active Individuals
At Polyclinic.ae, our Sports Medicine Department provides a full range of care — from injury prevention to post-surgery rehabilitation — designed with the specific demands of training and competing in the UAE’s hot climate in mind.
We work with both amateur fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes, including runners, triathletes, Ironman participants, tennis players, footballers, and other elite competitors. Our clinic also supports coaches and teams preparing for major events, helping them optimize performance and recovery.The team includes a leading orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience treating sports injuries and trusted by world-class athletes. We also have a cardiologist specializing in sports performance testing, including cardiopulmonary exercise assessments, and therapists who focus on nutrition and training balance. Our goal is to help every athlete — from gym-goers to professionals — train safely, recover efficiently, and perform at their best.
When to See a Sports Medicine Specialist
- Training or competition injuries
- Sprains, dislocations, joint or muscle pain
- Preparation for marathons, triathlons, Ironman, or other major events
- Comprehensive evaluation before starting or resuming sports activities
- Planning of nutrition and recovery programs
- Rehabilitation after surgery or injury
- Cardiac and pulmonary assessment during exercise
- Prevention of chronic overuse and fatigue injuries
- Optimization of training zones for performance improvement
Advantages of Sports Medicine at Polyclinic.ae
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who visits Polyclinic.ae for sports medicine?
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We work with everyone from recreational runners and gym enthusiasts to elite athletes — including triathletes, Ironman participants, tennis players, footballers, and their coaches.
- Can I have a full check-up before a competition?
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Yes. We offer comprehensive sports medical check-ups, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing, laboratory screening, and diagnostic imaging.
- What types of injuries do you treat?
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We treat sprains, dislocations, ligament tears, joint and spinal pain, muscle injuries, and overuse syndromes.
- Do you perform cardiopulmonary exercise tests?
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Yes. These tests assess how your heart and lungs perform under physical stress, helping determine your fitness level and training capacity.
- Can I get help for a sports injury the same day?
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Yes. Our clinic provides urgent care for injuries — including on-site X-ray, MRI, or CT scanning — with immediate treatment options.
- Do you offer physiotherapy and rehabilitation?
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Yes. We provide modern physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs, including physical therapy (PT) and medical exercise therapy (MET).
- Can you create an individualized nutrition plan for athletes?
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Yes. Our sports medicine specialists and nutrition experts design customized meal plans to support training, recovery, and weight goals.
- Do you help with post-surgery recovery?
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Yes. We develop personalized rehabilitation programs that include physiotherapy, strengthening, and gradual return to sport.
- Do you support Ironman and marathon preparation?
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Yes. We work with endurance athletes throughout all stages — diagnostics, nutrition, training load management, and injury prevention.
- Do you treat young athletes?
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Yes. We provide consultations and medical supervision for children and adolescents engaged in sports and physical training.
- Can I be examined for chronic pain after workouts?
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Yes. We identify the underlying causes of pain and create tailored treatment and recovery programs.
- Do you work with professional clubs and coaches?
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Yes. Our doctors provide consultation and medical supervision for professional teams and international training groups
- Do you offer injury prevention programs?
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Yes. We teach proper training techniques and develop programs to strengthen muscles, joints, and ligaments to reduce injury risk.
- What makes your sports medicine department unique?
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We combine the expertise of world-class specialists, advanced diagnostics, and trust from global athletes — offering a complete cycle of care from injury to full recovery.
- Do you accept insurance?
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Yes. Polyclinic.ae accepts most insurance plans directly, including coverage for diagnostics, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation.