sports medicine

American  

noun

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

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sports medicine British  

noun

1. 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

Iowa would fund athletic scholarships and athlete-focused staff for nutrition and sports medicine.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

A wrestling room, fencing room, weight room, sports medicine training room and yoga room are all taking shape.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, ice is only helpful for some injuries, says Dr. Jesse Shaw, a sports medicine physician and associate professor of sports medicine at University of Western States.

From The Wall Street Journal

The district contracted with Paramo’s personal trainer Isaiah Knoll to provide athletic training services despite the fact that Knoll does not hold any credentials in sports medicine, the Leader reported.

From Los Angeles Times