Health checks for young athletes
Health checks for young athletes help prevent sports-related health risks and support safe training.
The aim of examinations aimed at young people is to ensure that they can train safely. This is done through counseling and preventive measures, including regular monitoring of the young athlete's health, which allows risks to be identified in good time and sports injuries to be avoided.
Health checks for young athletes are intended for all young athletes who train regularly up to the age of 19 (inclusive)and whose training load is at least six academic hours per week in addition to physical education classes at school.
To access a health check for young athletes, register for an appointment with a Health Insurance Fund contract partner(Opens in new tab).
What is included in the health check?
The scope, content, and recommended frequency of the examinations depend on the athlete's training load, health status, and the results of the basic examinations.
The most common examinations are:
- examination by a sports doctor,
- cardiovascular examination (electrocardiography and stress test depending on the training load and/or indications),
- respiratory function test or spirometry.
The scope, content, and recommended frequency of the examinations depend on the athlete's training load, health status, and the results of the basic examinations.
The most common examinations are:
- examination by a sports doctor,
- cardiovascular examination (electrocardiography and stress test depending on the training load and/or indications),
- respiratory function test or spirometry.
If necessary, additional examinations are performed or the athlete is referred to a specialist for consultation.
After the health check, the doctor decides whether the athlete can continue exercising. If health problems are found, the doctor advises on further steps to be taken.
Health checks for young athletes are free of charge.
If you have any questions, please write to ennetus@tervisekassa.ee
If necessary, additional examinations are performed or the athlete is referred to a specialist for consultation.
After the health check, the doctor decides whether the athlete can continue exercising. If health problems are found, the doctor advises on further steps to be taken.
Health checks for young athletes are free of charge.
If you have any questions, please write to ennetus@tervisekassa.ee