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sports medicine
noun
: a field of medicine concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports
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Whether a full recovery using PRP injections might still result in a pitcher eventually undergoing Tommy John surgery is a subject of debate among sports medicine professionals.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2024
Much else was taught, though, by one of North America’s brightest sports medicine minds, including cross-sport exposure.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Athletes should consult with healthcare professionals or sports medicine experts who specialize in cannabinoid therapies to determine the best approach for incorporating CBD into their recovery routine.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023
But sports medicine doctors say some of the benefits may be overblown, so don’t get too worked up over the latest fitness fad just yet.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
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“Sports medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20medicine. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
sports medicine
noun
: a field of medicine concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports
Medical Definition
sports medicine
noun
: a medical specialty concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports
More from Merriam-Webster on sports medicine
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sports medicine
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