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An Overview of Sports Medicine

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Sports medicine is a dynamic and far-reaching field that continues to broaden. Sports medicine physicians provide general care of a diverse population, including high-level athletes, weekend warriors, and the population with musculoskeletal complaints that impede activities of daily living. Based on the care setting, the responsibilities of a sports medicine physician include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pathologies and medical illnesses that would otherwise interfere with participation in physical activity. Knowledge of both acute emergencies and chronic illnesses alike is critical for the competent sports medicine physician. A multidisciplinary team is ideal to thoroughly address this broad spectrum of pathologies and duties. The field is constantly evolving as new technology and advancing research press on toward regenerative medicine and minimally invasive procedures.

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    Michael Fredericson, Richard Lawley & Sara Raiser

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Fredericson, M., Lawley, R., Raiser, S. (2021). An Overview of Sports Medicine. In: Miranda-Comas, G., Cooper, G., Herrera, J., Curtis, S. (eds) Essential Sports Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64316-4_1

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