Question 1

what is primary care sports medicine and how is a primary care sports med doc different from an orthopedist who does sports med?

Accepted Answer

PCSM: A primary care sports medicine doctor is someone who has trained in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine and further trained in sports medicine.  They are non-operative so they do not operate like an orthopedist does.  They treat nonsurgical injuries to the musculoskeletal system.  They focus on prevention and minimally invasive/noninvasive treatment

Question 2

is there difference between an sports medicine doctor and orthopedic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Sports Med v Ortho: A sports med doctor does not have to be an orthopedic surgeon.  Anyone can put that name on their door, even a chiropractor. An orthopedic surgeon goes through a 5 year residency and most of us have also done a fellowship.  I did a one year sports medicine fellowship after my residency.  

Be wary of titles.

Question 3

what age can a sports medicine doctor be?

Accepted Answer

Any age if: You are Doogie Howser. Bit typically earliest is in your late 20's and early 30's. Interest in sports medicine is obviously key. Need 4 years of college then 4 years of medical school and either orthopaedic surgery residency (5years) or family practice residency (3years) and then 1 year sports medicine fellowship. Ortho does surgery, family practice takes care of the whole athlete, non-surgical.

Question 4

what kind of doctor should i see about sports medicine injuries?

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Specialist: There is actually sport medicine specialist.  They are from different branches either family medicine, orthopedics or pmr, but they can all address your concerns.

Question 5

what willit take to become a physical therapist in sports medicine?

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Masters or PhD: That's a great question. First a pt undergrad degree and lots of experience in sports medicine. Most go on to get a masters or phd in pt as well with some research work. Then intern with an amazing group that will give you experience treating athletes.

Question 6

how does one become a sports medicine doc?

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MD, DO or DPM: There are several ways to be a sportsmedicine doc. Md or do then family practice or ortho residency and fellowship in sportsmed. Dpm with residency in surgery and fellowship in sportsmedicine. Dc and internship in sportsmedicine. It just depends on which tract brings you to the practice type you want.

Question 7

sports medicine: i am not able to find weight training exercises that will result in better posture. focus: keep shoulders back. give an online link?

Accepted Answer

Not wt training: Try  palites or ti chi   or yoga   or feldenfris 
these forms of movement and posture/breathing exercise may help.

Question 8

what does a sports medicine physician treat?

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Sports injuries: Sports physicians use operative & nonoperative methods to treat mostly acute injuries which may potentially hinder optimum performance of an amateur or professional athlete and/or prevent such injuries.

Question 9

what is another name for sports medicine physician?

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Orthopedic surgeon: The majority of sports medicine physicians are orthopedic surgeons. Other specialties that also work in sports medicine (but do not perform surgery)  come from backgrounds in family practice, physiatry, and internal medicine. A few rare physicians also come from emergency medicine, pediatrics, and ob/gyn.

Question 10

can a family medicine doctor get certified in sports medicine?

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Yes: There are many good training programs in primary care sports medicine in which a family medicine doctor, emergency medicine doctor, or a pediatrician interested in athletic injuries and conditions can train.  Despite the publicity of professional athletes getting surgery, the majority of sports medicine issues do not require an operation and can be managed by nonsurgical specialists.

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