Founders of Sports Medicine
Heordicus was a Greek physician of the 5th century B.C. He was considered to be the father of sports medicine. He was also first to implement massages,oils,herbs, and therapeutic exercise to people. He realized that people who had poor health had an imbalance of physical activity and a good diet. He recommended a strict diet and constant physical activity.
Iccus of Tarentum lived in 444 B.C. He wrote the first book on "Athletic Training". He was also first to apply gymnastics to health/disease prevention.
Milo of Croton was a famous Greek wrestler who won 6 Olympic metals. He was first to record resistance training.
Galen studied anatomy and physiology. He gained fame as a surgeon to the gladiators and later summoned to Rome to be a physician of the Emperor.
Iccus of Tarentum lived in 444 B.C. He wrote the first book on "Athletic Training". He was also first to apply gymnastics to health/disease prevention.
Milo of Croton was a famous Greek wrestler who won 6 Olympic metals. He was first to record resistance training.
Galen studied anatomy and physiology. He gained fame as a surgeon to the gladiators and later summoned to Rome to be a physician of the Emperor.
The International start on Sports Medicine
International Federation of Sports Medicine, or FIMS was an international organization which started in Germany in 1913. Their role was to assist athletes in achieving optimal performance. This was achieved by increasing the athletes genetic potential,health,nutrition, and training.
J.C Kennnedy- was a Canadian doctor who was the first chief medical officer at the 1970 Olympics.
The United States and Sports Medicine- The United States is the leading country in the world in Sports Medicine. The larfest exercise science organization is located in the U.S.
J.C Kennnedy- was a Canadian doctor who was the first chief medical officer at the 1970 Olympics.
The United States and Sports Medicine- The United States is the leading country in the world in Sports Medicine. The larfest exercise science organization is located in the U.S.