Luk Buyse

CURRENT (AND PREVIOUS) FUNCTION

Doctor in medicine, surgery and obstetrics KUL 1989, accredited general practitioner 1991, specialized studies in sports medicine VUB 1999.

Ecg and spirometry certificate, further training in Cyriax and manual medicine.

Active as a sports physician at BLITS since 2000.

FIELD OF INTEREST

- Sports medical fitness examination as a means to prevent illness and injury in all kinds of sports and athletes. A diversified approach to this sport's medical research according to the VASO-protocol (Flemish Recommendation for Sportmedical Research) makes it possible to give specific advice to athletes.

- Training advice based on various types of exercise tests at all levels of athletes.

- Diagnostics of overtraining using the TopTest or Training Optimization Test, a combination of a double maximum exercise test, hormonal and psychological testing, sports psychological interview and a holistic view of the athlete.

- Exploring the relationship between diabetes and sport: understanding the impact of physical activity on diabetes management and Vice Versa. Empowering individuals: 'Diabetes Won't Stop Us' is the guiding principle, emphasizing that with proper preparation and control, individuals with diabetes can achieve comparable performance levels to those without the condition.