sports medicine

American

noun

a field of medicine concerned with the functioning of the human body during physical activity and with the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries.

sports medicine British

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with injuries sustained through sport

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Etymology

Origin of sports medicine

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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"All cases are individual," says Dr Amanda Lahti, a doctor and researcher in sports medicine.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Finally, older bodies don’t respond to inflammation as well as younger bodies, says Dr. Prathap Jayaram, a University of Michigan sports medicine doctor.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Dr. Carlson is a specialist in sports medicine and a former president of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

A head of sports medicine and, for the first team, a new doctor, a new physio and a new performance chef.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

‘It’s sports medicine with a little nature magic,’ said the coach.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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