Sports medicine for active adults in Naples

The “aging athlete” in all of us

“As a middle aged adult myself, I, like many of the patients I work with, still like to consider myself a scaled down version of the athlete I once was, albeit an aging athlete. I now find myself attempting to keep up my health and fitness while facing some of the ongoing challenges that come along with getting older.”

As a concierge physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine, Dr. DeLuca’s sports medicine focus has shifted from professional teams and college athletics to people like you: the weekend warrior, the avid golfer, runner or tennis player, and the grandparents who stay fit with daily walks or bike rides around the neighborhood.

Fitness after 50

In southwest Florida, people of all ages are walking, riding bikes and roller blading from early morning into the late evening. Many residents have retired only to find themselves exercising more than they ever did when they were younger.

The challenges and goals are different after 50, both physically and psychologically. There are hormonal and gender related issues as well as nutritional issues that we may encounter. This just means we tweak and adapt health and fitness plans along the way.

• A realistic mindset and ongoing adjustments
• Proper nutritional habits
• Proper fitness training and technique

With a few ongoing adjustments, we can work our way into a healthier, happier, more fit version of ourselves moving forward.

Team physician experience

During her fellowship at Brown University, Dr. DeLuca was Team Physician and Consulting Physician for the AHL Providence Bruins and NHL Boston Bruins. She also served as Team Physician for the Washington, DC Marine Corps Marathon and the Washington, DC AIDS Ride, and as Assistant Team Physician for the United States Figure Skating Championships.