A multidisciplinary field that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions related to sports and physical activity.
A healthcare professional specializing in sports medicine who assesses, treats, and prevents sports-related injuries, providing immediate care and rehabilitation to athletes.
A medical doctor specialized in orthopedics who may specialize in sports medicine, performing surgical interventions to address musculoskeletal injuries in athletes.
A healthcare professional who specializes in rehabilitation and physical conditioning, assisting athletes in recovering from injuries and improving performance through therapeutic exercises.
Protocols and strategies within sports medicine to assess and manage concussions, including baseline testing, gradual return-to-play protocols, and long-term monitoring.
Proactive exercises and training programs designed to prevent injuries before they occur, a key focus in sports medicine for injury prevention.
Strategies, including strength training, conditioning, and biomechanical analysis, aimed at improving an athlete’s physical abilities and overall performance.
The study of the mechanical aspects of living organisms, particularly the body’s movements and structures, used in sports medicine to analyze and optimize athletic performance.
The process of restoring function and improving the quality of life for athletes recovering from injuries, often guided by physical therapists and other sports medicine professionals.