The field of orthopedic medicine deals with musculoskeletal issues and injuries. One of the fastest-growing subspecialties among orthopedists is sports medicine, which specifically handles injuries that tend to happen to athletes. Sports medicine doctors are orthopedic surgeons who specialize further by obtaining a fellowship in sports medicine. They are experts in the way the body…
Sports Medicine Physician
What Is Sports Medicine?
A sports medicine physician has specialized training in the prevention and treatment of injury and illness. The more qualified among them may also be orthopedic surgeons; these doctors are ideally suited to play the role of a sport’s team’s physician and may serve as team doctors for teams or players in the NBA, NHL, NFL,…