Online course · 13.5 CECs

Sports Medicine Essentials

The Sports Medicine Essentials course is designed for medical providers seeking improved knowledge of common musculoskeletal, medical, and cardiac issues affecting athletes and physically active individuals of all ages.

About this course

Included in the online course:

Updates on concussion management

The evidence behind the growing role of orthobiologics

Identification and treatment of common musculoskeletal conditions

Identifying and managing cardiac issues unique to this population (including post-COVID)

Issues unique to the pediatric athlete

Improving physical rehabilitation principles for treatment and management of common conditions.

This course is a must for any provider looking to improve their musculoskeletal exam skills, diagnostic acumen, and treatment strategies to care for athletes of all ages.

Viewpoints presented in these videos reflect opinions of the presenters and do not reflect positions or policies of ACSM.

What you will learn

  • Improve musculoskeletal exam skills of the upper and lower extremity to accurately diagnose acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Improve knowledge of the special needs of pediatric and female athletes to facilitate safe participation in sport.
  • Develop a treatment plan that includes interventions such as physical therapy, medications, core stabilization, and injections to more effectively treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Effectively understand cardiac issues in the athlete to aid in diagnosis and return to play considerations.
  • Develop a protocol to diagnose and manage concussions on and off the field to facilitate safe return to academics and activities.
  • Understand the growing use of orthobiologics to guide counseling of patients when these procedures may be appropriate for their conditions.
  • Facilitate application of Exercise is Medicine principles to patient care and population health to improve quality of life.

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