Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Manipal Hospital Launches Sports & Exercise Science Hub
Manipal Hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru, has started a new department called the Department of Sports & Exercise Science.
This department helps athletes of all levels, from casual fitness lovers to professional athletes, with everything they need to stay healthy and perform their best.
They offer services like rehabilitation, nutrition advice, psychological support, strength training, and performance optimization.
The hospital also introduced an Athlete Privilege Program to make it easier for athletes to access quality healthcare.
Dr. Ayyappan V Nair, a specialist in sports medicine, said that most sports injuries can be treated without surgery if they are addressed early.
The hospital aims to become a key healthcare partner for Bengaluru's athletic community.
Manipal Hospital Whitefield launched the Department of Sports & Exercise Science to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary support for athletes.
The department offers services including rehabilitation, nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning, and performance optimization.
Dr. (Prof) Ayyappan V Nair emphasized the importance of conservative management in sports injuries, stating that 80% can be treated non-surgically.
The hospital introduced the Athlete Privilege Program to improve access to quality sports healthcare.
The initiative aims to become the primary health partner for Bengaluru’s growing athletic community.
- Who
- Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Dr. (Prof) Ayyappan V Nair, Dr. Shishir M. M, Mr. Arnab Mondal, Dr. Chaitanya Pathania
- What
- Launch of the Department of Sports & Exercise Science and Athlete Privilege Program
- When
- January 30
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary support for athletes and address the fragmented nature of sports medicine
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Initiative
- Department of Sports & Exercise Science
- Key Figures
- Dr. (Prof) Ayyappan V Nair, Dr. Shishir M. M, Mr. Arnab Mondal, Dr. Chaitanya Pathania
- Services
- Rehabilitation, nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning, performance optimisation
- Program
- Athlete Privilege Program
- Website
- https://www.manipalhospitals.com/whitefield/doctors/dr-ayyappan-v-nair-consultant-shoulder-surgery-sports-medicine-arthroscopy/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=ayyapanvnair