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Sports Medicine Associations and Organization Listings

Links to the leading authoritative bodies and associations in the field of Sports Medicine.

American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Learn about Physiatry and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from their national medical society.

Arthroscopy Association of North America

An organization that brings the latest technology to the orthopedic surgeon by instructional courses, hands on motor skills labs, and scientific paper presentations at annual meetings.

International Federation of Sports Medicine

Founded in 1928, the IFSM is an organization made up of the national sports medicine associations of over 100 countries.

MedFacts-Sports Doc

Allows you to play the role of a rookie intern and walk through various (and often humorous) sports medicine injury-related examinations.

MedWeb: Sports Medicine

Biomedical internet resources from Emory University health science library.

North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine

(NASPEM), the web site for information regarding physical activity and exercise in children and adolescents.

Orthopaedic Research Society

The ORS supports research in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine, sponsors educational activities and disseminates knowledge in these fields.

The American Association of Emergency Physicians

Treating trauma is their specialty. Learn what to do in an emergency by browsing here.

The American College of Sportsmedicine (ACSM)

The largest, most respected sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world.

The American Council on Fitness

ACE is a major source of education and certification for fitness professionals.

The American Medical Association (AMA)

The voice of the American medical profession providing accurate, timely information and discourse on matters important to the health of American.

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

The association of medical doctors who specialize in foot and ankle care have a great site on the net.

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

APTA's goal is to foster advancement in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

The American Physiological Society

The society is devoted to fostering scientific research, education, and providing current, usable information to the physiological community.

The Association of Professional Team Physicians

These are the men and women who treat and advise the world's top athletes.

The Cooper Institute For Aerobics Research

The 'father' of aerobics, Dr. Cooper has been acclaimed as one of the leaders in preventive medicine research and education.

The Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine

The organization focus on finding ways to reduce sports related injuries and speed the rehabilitation of injured athletes.

The International Sport Science Association

A leader in the certification of fitness professionals.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, the NATA has grown to more than 30,000 members worldwide today. The mission of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association is to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association

As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application, to improve athletic performance and fitness.

The U.S. Olympic Committee Online

The official site for the USOC, with the latest news from the U.S. and around the world.

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