Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
What sports medicine does?
A sports medicine physician can: Diagnose, treat and manage injuries to your musculoskeletal system and underlying conditions that can affect your physical performance. Educate athletes and non-athletes about injury prevention, nutrition and safe ways to exercise, condition and build strength.
What is an example of sports medicine?
Most sports injuries don't need surgery. Treatment for a sports injury can include taking pain relievers, putting ice on the injured area, and keeping it immobilized with a cast or sling.