Exercise is the first step in the right direction. Individually tailored sports therapy can be an efficient preventive measure as well as a useful supplement or alternative to standard therapy for many internal, cardiological, oncological, neurological-psychiatric, and orthopaedic conditions. In this interdisciplinary work, experienced sports physicians, together with specialists from other fields, present evidence-based treatment approaches for the most common clinical conditions.

Central topics include: What does inactivity mean for the clinical picture? Which sports are suitable? What should be taken into account when planning training? What complications and contraindications must be considered?

Relevant background knowledge covers sport therapeutic basics, including preventive medical checkups, performance tests, and training control, along with disease-specific information.