Mayapada Hospital Bandung launches its Sports Injury Treatment & Performance Center (SITPEC), offering integrated medical, nutrition, and rehabilitation services to help individuals achieve peak physical performance.
Have you ever felt out of breath too quickly when jogging, cycling, or even playing futsal with friends? This could be a sign of low stamina, lack of fitness, weak muscles, or ineffective training methods – all of which can reduce physical performance. To address this, Mayapada Hospital Bandung has introduced the Sports Injury Treatment & Performance Center (SITPEC), designed to help you achieve optimal athletic performance, build muscle strength, and improve endurance through efficient training.
At SITPEC Mayapada Hospital Bandung, performance enhancement begins with a thorough medical evaluation to map out your overall physical condition. According to Dr Alvin Wiharja, Sp.KO, Specialist in Sports Medicine at Mayapada Hospital Bandung, one key method to assess physical capacity and create a tailored training programme is through VO2 Max testing.
“VO2 Max measures how effectively the heart pumps blood and delivers oxygen to the muscles. Oxygen is essential for producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy source that enables the body to move optimally. VO2 Max plays a vital role in designing an effective training plan – from intensity and duration to the type of exercise – tailored to each individual’s needs,” explained Dr Alvin.
Equally important is body composition analysis, which evaluates body fat, muscle mass, and fluid distribution. “This analysis helps nutrition specialists to develop dietary plans that complement the training programme,” he added.
Dr Shiela Stefani, M.Gizi, SpGK, AIFO-K, FINEM, Clinical Nutrition Specialist at Mayapada Hospital Bandung, also highlighted the role of nutrition, “Physical performance is not only built through exercise but also through proper nutrition. Muscles need balanced intake to grow and recover effectively. With the right combination of exercise and nutrition, results can be maximised.”
All these comprehensive assessments are available at SITPEC Mayapada Hospital Bandung, supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes sports medicine specialists, orthopaedic consultants in sports injuries, clinical nutritionists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, and professional physiotherapists. The centre is also equipped with modern facilities such as a gym, VO2 Max testing, and body composition analysis to support customised training programmes.
Hospital Director Dr Irwan Susanto Hermawan, MM, explained, “Through the Sports Injury Treatment & Performance Center (SITPEC), we provide an integrated service for Bandung residents who want to maintain fitness and athletic performance. This includes people living with lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, so that they too can enjoy the full benefits of exercise. Our services cover pre-exercise screening, performance enhancement, injury treatment, and post-injury or post-surgery recovery programmes, all supported by a multidisciplinary team of doctors and professional physiotherapists. Every service is designed with patient experience, safety, and personalised care at its core.”
For those in Bandung and the surrounding areas, the SITPEC service is now available at Mayapada Hospital Bandung. Full details, including schedules for Sports Medicine Specialists, can be accessed via the MyCare app. For consultations on fitness, injury treatment, or recovery, please contact the call centre at 150770 or access services directly through the app.
In addition to Bandung, SITPEC services are also available at Mayapada Hospital Jakarta (Lebak Bulus and Kuningan) and Mayapada Hospital Tangerang. More information about SITPEC can be found through the Health Articles & Tips feature in the MyCare app.
The MyCare app is also equipped with a Personal Health feature to help monitor wellness – from heart rate and daily steps to calories burned and Body Mass Index (BMI). Download MyCare today and enjoy reward points that can be redeemed for discounts on various medical services across all Mayapada Hospital units.