What is Sports Medicine?
The study of sports medicine relates to the application of medical principals to sport, exercise and physical performance. More specific, sports medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of injuries that happen during sporting events and physical activities. Sports medicine areas are: prevention, recognition, evaluation, assessment, care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.
Who Uses the Services of Sports Medicine?
The only participants that were originally able to utilize the services of sports medicine were professional and collegiate athletes. Now, participants at all organized levels have access to 'sports medicine' care as well as the person that is pursuing individual recreation and fitness.
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