Speakers and Topics from SportivoMEDx 2024

Session 1: The Roadmap to Athletic Excellence

1. Prof. Dr. Amr Abd Elmoneom
   • Topic: Energy transfer during exercise
   • Brief: Discussed how energy systems work during physical activity, emphasizing optimal performance strategies.
2. Dr. Peter Safwat
   • Topic: Personalized sports and performance optimization through nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics
   • Brief: Explained how genetic information can tailor nutrition and training for athletes.
3. Dr. Amira Nassar
   • Topic: Biomarkers in sports for tracking athletic performance and recovery
   • Brief: Explored how specific biological markers help monitor and improve athletic recovery and outcomes.
4. Dr. Abazar Habibinia
   • Topic: Overtraining syndrome and its consequences
   • Brief: Highlighted the dangers of overtraining and its physical and mental impact on athletes.
5. Prof. Dalia Khamis
   • Topic: The impact of personalized nutrition versus supplements on athletic performance
   • Brief: Compared the benefits of tailored nutrition plans versus supplementation in enhancing performance.

Session 2: Empowerment of Athletes with Chronic Diseases

1. Prof. Doaa Zakaria
   • Topic: Dietary disorders and impact on performance in different sports
   • Brief: Examined how eating disorders affect athletic performance across various disciplines.
2. Prof. Eman Sultan
   • Topic: Diabetes and nutrition moderation for best performance in athletes
   • Brief: Discussed managing diabetes through tailored nutrition strategies to maintain optimal performance.
3. Dr. Nilly Shams
   • Topic: The role of physical activity: Let’s actively manage obesity
   • Brief: Advocated for exercise as a key tool in obesity prevention and management.
4. Dr. Gihan Rabeh
   • Topic: Gut microbiota and athletic performance: A double-way road
   • Brief: Explored the bidirectional relationship between gut health and athletic performance.
5. Dr. Sameh Salem
   • Topic: Fibromyalgia-hit athletes: Physical medicine keys in its management
   • Brief: Provided insights on managing fibromyalgia symptoms to help athletes maintain performance.

Session 3: Unleash the Secrets of Supplements

1. Dr. Malek Etman
   • Topic: The ergogenic effect of Beta-alanine in different types of sports
   • Brief: Investigated how Beta-alanine supplementation boosts performance across various sports.
2. Dr. Ahmed Ramadan
   • Topic: New insights on BCAA & Ashwagandha for boosting performance “pros & cons”
   • Brief: Analyzed the pros and cons of using BCAA and Ashwagandha for athletic performance enhancement.
3. Dr. Maged Osama
   • Topic: Creatine supplementation: What does the scientific evidence really show?
   • Brief: Reviewed the scientific evidence behind creatine’s role in improving strength and endurance.
4. Dr. Abazar Habibinia
   • Topic: Enhancing performance: Exploring gene and blood doping in sports
   • Brief: Examined unethical methods of performance enhancement and their consequences.
5. Dr. Sara Helal
   • Topic: Substance intake: Between benefits and abuse
   • Brief: Focused on the thin line between beneficial substance use and misuse in sports.
6. Dr. Mohie Eldin Elgaafary
   • Topic: Dietary supplements from antidoping and pharmaceutical points of view
   • Brief: Evaluated supplements through the lens of anti-doping regulations and pharmaceutical ethics.

Session 4: Boosting Performance: It’s Never Too Late

1. Prof. Gihan Fouad
   • Topic: What we consider in calibrating requirements in child athletes
   • Brief: Discussed the unique nutritional and physical needs of young athletes.
2. Prof. Ashraf Moharam
   • Topic: The dominant injury in child athletes: “why and how to manage?”
   • Brief: Highlighted common injuries in young athletes and prevention strategies.
3. Dr. Mohamed Faraweez
   • Topic: Psychological development of adolescent athletes
   • Brief: Explored mental health challenges and growth opportunities for young athletes.
4. Dr. Marianne Ragai
   • Topic: Breaking the cycle: Harnessing the power of physical activity to prevent cancer recurrence
   • Brief: Discussed the role of exercise in reducing cancer recurrence risks.
5. Dr. Maie Naga & Dr. Amira Elsharkawy
   • Topic: From strength to fragility: A case study on osteoporosis in an athlete
   • Brief: Examined osteoporosis in athletes, providing practical case-based solutions.
6. Prof. Mohamed Khater
   • Topic: Anabolic resistance in senior athletes
   • Brief: Discussed challenges faced by older athletes and ways to maintain performance.

Football Session: Kickstart Soccer’s Performance

1. Dr. Shehab Kamal
   • Topic: The nutritional approach in football athletes according to strategy positions
   • Brief: Provided insights into position-specific nutrition for football players.
2. Dr. Mohamed Abouelela
   • Topic: Football and its common accompanying injuries (Orthopedics)
   • Brief: Highlighted orthopedic injuries commonly faced by soccer players and prevention strategies.
3. Dr. Ehab Aly
   • Topic: Nutrition and supplement strategies during and post injuries in soccer athletes
   • Brief: Focused on recovery nutrition and supplements for injured soccer players.
4. Dr. Mohamed Faraweez
   • Topic: How to manage performance anxiety in football athletes
   • Brief: Explored techniques to reduce anxiety and enhance performance under pressure.
5. Prof. Hany Elshahidy
   • Topic: Prevention of cardiac arrest in football athletes
   • Brief: Provided life-saving tips and strategies to prevent cardiac arrest during sports.
6. Dr. Nosiela Elsheikh
   • Topic: Internal medicine and athletic performance
   • Brief: Discussed how general health impacts athletic success.

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