Simona Upīte

Sports doctor· LV, RU, EN
Simona Upīte
Focus
  • Diagnostics and care for acute, chronic, and overuse sports injuries in children (ages 4+) and adults

  • Customizing exercise and training protocols for chronic conditions (diabetes, depression, posture issues) and post-injury recovery

  • Addressing female health dynamics across age groups and integrating sports psychology insights

  • A safe return to physical activity cannot be fully assessed remotely when additional examinations are required

About the doctor

A certified sports physician consulting children aged 4 and older, as well as adults. For over 10 years, her daily practice has focused on supporting young athletes across various sports by diagnosing and managing acute, chronic, and overuse injuries. She utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to design individualized rehabilitation and conditioning programs (e.g., following ACL tears, meniscus damage, or muscle ruptures). Alongside her clinical work, she conducts scientific research, presents at international conferences, and focuses on pediatric physical fitness, sports psychology, and women's health across lifespan transitions (puberty, menopause). In her practice, she applies an individualized approach to every patient, thoroughly evaluating symptoms, root causes, and complaint characteristics to establish an accurate diagnosis and select the optimal treatment strategy.

The sports physician provides consultations on (ages 4+):

  • Diagnostics and management of acute, chronic, and overuse sports injuries (sprains, muscle and meniscus tears)
  • Designing and supervising individual rehabilitation regimens (including post-ACL reconstruction)
  • Adapting physical activity plans alongside primary treatments for chronic diseases (diabetes, posture issues)
  • Female athletic health, sports psychology principles, and physiological changes (puberty, premenopause, menopause)

Experience

Education and work experience.

  • 2016 – present
    Sporta àrsts rezidents
    Sporta laboratorija
  • 2017 – present
    Sporta àrsts
    Sporta skola"Rīdzene"
  • 2023 – present
    Sporta àrsts
    MNSS
  • Residency
    RSU · Sporta medicīna
  • Bachelor's degree
    LU · Ārstniecība

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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours before the appointment — no questions asked.