Sports
Medicine is a widely used term, but only a very small percentage
of physicians are actually certified in sports medicine through their
specialty board.
Also known as Primary Care Sports Medicine, this is the only
medical specialty that provides comprehensive care (both musculoskeletal
and medical) for
athletes and other active individuals.
Primary care sports medicine has become the preferred
specialty for team physician coverage of collegiate, professional, and
Olympic teams.
Why Choose a Sports Medicine Physician?
Sports medicine physicians receive highly specialized medical training in the care of athletes and other active individuals. These physicians are unique in that they have expertise in comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation and non-surgical treatment, as well as the specialized management of medical issues in the active population.
The advanced knowledge and training of the musculoskeletal
system gives sports medicine physicians a better understanding of how an
injury or illness in one part of the body can affect another part of the
body. Therefore sports medicine physicians have a therapeutic and diagnostic
advantage.
More than 85 percent of muscle and joint injuries don't
require surgery.
Sports medicine physicians
have the highest level of specialization in providing
non-surgical treatment for such injuries.
Sports medicine physicians also care for medical conditions
that affect activity, such as asthma, arthritis, nutrition problems and
poor fitness. They also advise patients on how to prevent injuries and become
healthier. |
