The connection between healthy blood vessels and athletic performance

Sports angiology at the Berit Sportclinic: The importance of healthy blood vessels for athletic performance

At the Berit Sportclinic, great importance is attached to vascular health. Sports angiology, or sports vascular medicine, deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the arteries, veins, and lymph vessels that have a direct impact on athletic performance.

The importance of sports angiology

Optimal vascular health is crucial for blood circulation and oxygen transport in the body. Impaired vascular function can significantly affect athletic performance. Conditions such as varicose veins are particularly common among athletes. These can cause pain and swelling and have a negative impact on recovery and endurance.

Our services in sports angiology:

- Comprehensive diagnoses: Special examinations such as ultrasound to analyze blood circulation.

- Individual treatment plans: Development of customized therapeutic approaches to optimize vascular health.

- Consultation on blood lipids (lipid consultation), cholesterol check

- Preventive measures: Advice on exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to prevent vascular disease.

- Therapies for specific problems: Treatments for varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and other vascular diseases that can impair athletic performance.

At the Berit Sportclinic, Dr. Roman Gähwiler, specialist in internal medicine FMH, specialist in angiology FMH, SEMS sports medicine, MSc sports medicine, is an experienced specialist in the field of sports vascular medicine.

His aim is to support his patients' athletic goals while promoting or maintaining vascular health.

Find out about the services offered in sports angiology and receive individual support for your vascular health.