Recreational athletes package
The recreational athletes package is designed for physically active people, i.e. recreational athletes and people who simply want to check their health even though not actively involved in sports, as well as for those who are yet planning to take up recreational sports.
The health check will help you find out which type of sport might be right for you and what level of intensity fits you the best. It will also tell you if the sport you have chosen is safe for you and determine whether you are overtraining.
The recreational athletes package is suitable from the age of 17.
The recreational athletes package is not suitable for people with serious and acute health problems (consult your doctor in advance if you have any questions).
LABORATORY TESTS
The recreational athletes package consists of tests that provide information on the overall condition of the body and the effects of exercise on it. The package combines general health indicators and some more specific laboratory tests that reflect the functioning of organs and tissues.
Complete blood count with five-part differential
- Provides a general overview of the current state of the body
- Indicates the state of the immune system
- Indicates oxygen-carrying capacity
- Indicates the body's fluid balance
Cholesterol
- Helps determine the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases
HDL cholesterol
- Helps determine the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Glucose (blood sugar)
- The body's primary and main source of energy
- An important regulator of metabolism
- High values may indicate diabetes
- Low values may occur if dietary carbohydrate intake is insufficient for exercise
Calcium
- One of the most important minerals in the body
- High levels indicate the release of calcium from the bones, leading to osteoporosis
- Low values may indicate vitamin D deficiency
- Low calcium levels in the blood may be the cause of muscle cramps
Magnesium
- Involved in carbohydrate metabolism, protein synthesis and muscle and nerve function
- Magnesium deficiency may cause muscle weakness and seizures
Uric acid
- End product of protein metabolism
- Reflects the amount of protein breakdown in the body
- May indicate exercise-induced muscle damage
- May indicate decreased kidney function
Creatinine
- End product of muscle metabolism
- The amount depends on muscle mass
- An indicator of kidney function
- Helps assess the functioning of the kidneys
Vitamin D
- Low levels of vitamin D (< 50 nmol/L) in the body have been found to be associated with several diseases, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, infections, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and autoimmune diseases.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT)
- Mainly reflects liver cell damage
- May also indicate skeletal muscle disease
- Elevated levels may also occur with trauma or strenuous exercise
Aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT)
- An indicator of muscle tissue damage
- Moderate elevation may indicate skeletal muscle disease
- Moderate elevation may also occur with trauma or strenuous exercise
- Blood levels also increase in liver damage
Ferritin
- Indicates the body's iron stores
- Low values indicate iron deficiency
- Inflammatory processes may interfere with detection of iron deficiency
- High values indicate iron overload
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)
- A sensitive marker of inflammation and future risk of cardiovascular disease
- Coexistence of inflammatory diseases should be excluded when assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease
Creatine kinase
- An intracellular enzyme found in all muscles
- Used to monitor exercise and post-exercise recovery
- Elevated values may indicate excessive muscle activity or trauma
Urinalysis using a test strip
- Indicates the kidneys' ability to excrete metabolic waste products
CLINICAL TESTS
- Exercise ECG (on a cycle ergometer)
- Blood pressure measurement
- Anthropometry (measurements of height, weight, waist circumference)
APPOINTMENTS WITH A SPECIALIST AND A DOCTOR
- Physiotherapist appointment
- Doctor's appointment
To book an appointment for the service and for more information, please contact our customer service in the Digital Clinic.
