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Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Although most sports teams have employed team physicians for many years, it is only since the late 20th century that sports medicine emerged as a distinct field of health care.
Athletic trainer Nate Lucero (right) evaluates Houston Astros baseball player George Springer after Springer was hit by a pitch in 2014An athletic trainer is a certified and licensed health care provider who practices in the field of sports medicine.
Sports medicine physician, Physiatrist, Physician assistant, Physical therapist, Emergency medical technician Athletic training is an allied health care profession recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) [ 1 ] that "encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic ...
The NCSF Board for Certification provides credentials for exercise professionals. Based on role delineation studies, [3] and consistent with the Department of Labor Statistics [4] for fitness trainers and athletic coaches, the board currently offers three credentials – Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength Coach, and Sports Nutrition Specialist.
The team physician for a sports team is the physician who is in charge of coordinating the medical staff and medical services for a sports team. They are also subject to activities involving team building. [1] [2] [3] The goal of a team physician is to improve performance and overall health.
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is an organization that provides certification, education, and career development opportunities for professionals in the fitness, wellness, and sports industries.
In sports medicine, a preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is a physical examination of an athlete. [1] PPEs screen for a variety of conditions, including athletic heart syndrome [2] and risk of sudden cardiac death.
Exercise medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the prevention and treatment of injuries and illness with exercise.In some countries, Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) is a recognized medical specialty (with similar training and standards to other medical specialties).