Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is the study and practice of medical principles related to the science of sports. Specific areas of care include:

• Sports injury diagnosis and treatment
• Sports injury prevention
• Sports training and athletic performance

Sports medicine physicians have specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of sports related and exercise injuries. The primary focus is on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries that occur during sports and other physical activities. A sports medicine physician receives special training during a fellowship program after finishing a residency program in another specialty.