Sports Medicine Association of Maldives (SMAM)

19/01/2026

Most professional footballers return to play after ACL reconstruction—but returning five months before ups reinjury risk. Meniscus and cartilage injuries delay recovery

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31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🎉

Wishing everyone a year filled with health, happiness, and success.
The Sports Medicine Association of Maldives (SMAM) looks forward to supporting safe, healthy, and active sports in 2026.

07/12/2025

Choosing the Best Viscosupplement for Osteoarthritis :

Not all Hyaluronic Acid ( HA ), a viscosupplement gel injections are the same. It’s not about the highest mg , it’s about the right quality.

- Choose high molecular weight for better cushioning
- Choose high concentration for stronger viscosity
- Choose cross-linked HA for longer pain relief
- Choose comfortable injection volume for better patient experience

Better viscosity = better joint protection and better outcomes.

By Ahmed Shakyb — Sports & Exercise Medicine Clinician.

12/10/2025

The 19th AFSM Congress 2026
The 16th Annual Meeting of TOSSM & Annual Meeting of SMAT 2026
Sports Medicine Association of Thailand
Asian Federation of Sports Medicine - AFSM

29/09/2025

Exciting Innovation in Fracture Care :

Chinese researchers have introduced a breakthrough “bone glue” (Bone-02) that repairs complex fractures without the need for plates or screws. Inspired by oyster adhesion, this bioabsorbable glue bonds bone fragments in just minutes and dissolves naturally as healing progresses , removing the need for a second surgery.

Strength & Limitations
• In lab tests, Bone-02 showed bonding force over 400 pounds, shear strength ≈ 0.5 MPa, and compressive strength ≈ 10 MPa.
• Especially useful in comminuted fractures (multiple small fragments) and small, hard-to-fix bone pieces.

Early clinical studies show promising results in safety and effectiveness. Such innovations pave the way for the future of sports injury management and orthopedic care.

21/09/2025

The Sports Medicine Association of Maldives (SMAM) proudly congratulates our Vice President and Founder,Ahmed Shakyb (Doc), on his prestigious appointment as a Member of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Medical Committee at the AVC Board of Administration meeting held on 6th September 2025 in Bangkok.

This remarkable achievement is a milestone for the entire Maldivian sports community. His vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of sports medicine and the wellbeing of athletes in the Maldives have been an inspiration to us all.

We are confident that his expertise will greatly contribute to the regional and international volleyball and sports medicine community.

👏 Congratulations once again, on this well-deserved honor!
Asian Federation of Sports Medicine - AFSM
Maldives Olympic Committee
Ministry of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation

24/08/2025

As a sports medicine practitioner, I often see the hidden cost of excessive pressure on young athletes. When children are pushed into multiple sports without proper recovery time, their growing bodies face a high risk of chronic injuries while their minds struggle with stress, burnout, and loss of motivation. Beyond performance, we must remember they are still children who deserve to enjoy the simple joys of childhood. The true goal is not short-term victories, but raising healthy, resilient, and happy athletes who can carry their love for sport throughout life.

"𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡:” 𝟗-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Congratulations to ESPN for creating this video to ...

20/08/2025

03/08/2025

PRP vs. Hyaluronic Acid in Osteoarthritis: What Works When Bone-on-Bone Contact Exists?

By Ahmed Shakyb
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The clinical recommendations I have based on my findings.

One of the key conclusions from my current PhD research on regenerative medicine, which is specifically focused on knee osteoarthritis, is that timing and joint condition are crucial when deciding whether to use PRP or hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation).

In bone-on-bone scenarios, where the joint space is almost or completely collapsed, PRP alone is often not enough to achieve optimal outcomes. This is something I’ve confirmed both in clinical settings and through case tracking.

To achieve the desired outcome, viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid should be considered before PRP in these cases
• Improve joint lubrication
• Create minimal joint space
• Reduce mechanical friction
• Prepare the joint environment for PRP to take better effect

Using hyaluronic acid injections to reintroduce a degree of separation and cushion between joint surfaces can improve pe*******on and stimulate healing for subsequent PRP treatments.

The combination of viscosupplementation and PRP is effective in reducing pain, enhancing mobility, and achieving longer-lasting outcomes in advanced osteoarthritic joints than just PRP alone.

26/07/2025

The Sports Medicine Association of Maldives extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Ahmed Thariq on being elected as the President of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM).

We also warmly congratulate all the newly elected Executive Committee Members.

We look forward to collaborating closely in advancing football in the Maldives and promoting the health, performance, and well-being of all athletes.

Wishing you all great success in this exciting new chapter! 🇲🇻

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

📢 Standard First Aid Course – August 12–14.

The Maldives National Institute of Sports (MNIS) is pleased to announce a Standard First Aid Course, scheduled to take place from 12th to 14th August at the MNIS Seminar Room.

This course is tailored for medical officers working in the sports sector, aiming to strengthen essential first aid knowledge and sharpen emergency response skills in athletic environments.

✅ Gain practical, hands-on experience
✅ Enhance your preparedness for sports-related injuries
✅ Certificate upon successful completion

📝 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl3mWEJnfhTYa2XR-g6xkFUJMW2QhG7vjbXVyKqVtIa8R3LQ/viewform?usp=header

⏳ Deadline: 30th July, 12:00PM
📞 3347339 | 📧 info@mnis.gov.mv