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Frederick Houdlette Albee (April 13, 1876 – February 15, 1945) was a surgeon who invented bone grafting and other advances in orthopedic surgery as a surgical treatment. He was also one of the fathers of rehabilitative medicine, a pioneer in physical, psychological and occupational rehabilitation.
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.
Rene Cailliet was born in Philadelphia on June 10, 1917. [2] He was the son of Lucien Cailliet (May 27, 1897 – January 3, 1985), the French born American composer, conductor, arranger, clarinetist, and creator of music for films.
Rory A. Cooper is an American bioengineer who currently serves as FISA/PVA Distinguished Professor, Past Chair, in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and professor of bioengineering, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.
The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Formed in 1972 as a forum for education and research with 100 members, the AOSSM today has to more ...
James Andrews (born May 2, 1942) is retired American orthopedic surgeon. He is a surgeon for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and is a specialist in repairing damaged ligaments . Practicing in Gulf Breeze, Florida , Andrews has become one of the best-known and most popular orthopedic surgeons and has performed on many high ...
Membership was by invitation only and was limited to 100 doctors until 1944. [2] In 1944, the society’s name was changed to the American Society of Physical Medicine. In 1951, it became the American Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The Academy's current name was adopted in 1955. [3]
Goldman served as the chairman of the International Medical Commission for over 30 years, overseeing sports medicine committees in over 194 countries. [6] He co-founded the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) with Dr. Ronald M. Klatz and founded the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Tarsus medical group.