Health Fair in the Panamanian Soccer League: A Commitment to Comprehensive Wellbeing

The Health Fair that was held for clubs of all categories, collaborators, administrators and family members at the Combat Center, Ciudad Deportiva Irving Saladino, was an event aimed at promoting health and well-being in the sports community. This initiative included a series of activities and health-related services, such as preventive health tests, talks informational sessions on nutrition and exercise, demonstrations of first aid techniques, free medical consultations, and possibly even sessions of physical exercise or recreational activities.

The main objective of this fair was to promote healthy lifestyle habits. among participants and provide them with resources and tools to take care of their health and well-being both inside and outside the sporting field. 

Events like this not only promote physical health, but also mental and emotional health, which contributes to the comprehensive development of athletes and their families.

The participation of physical therapy and occupational health and safety professionals indicates a comprehensive focus on caring for the physical and occupational health of participants.

With the presence of physical therapy professionals, services such as musculoskeletal evaluations, physical therapy, injury prevention advice and rehabilitation exercises were offered. This was especially helpful for athletes dealing with injuries or strains due to playing sports.

On the other hand, the participation of experts in occupational safety and health was very timely for the protection and well-being of the participants in the workplace.

The event included informative talks on ergonomics, accident prevention accidents, safe handling of equipment and substances, as well as tips to promote a safe and healthy work environment in sports clubs and among collaborators and administrators.