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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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There’s also director of sports medicine Matthew Tuttle, director of athletic performance Bryce Daub and director of performance psychology and wellness Rachel Webb.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
In other personnel news, associate director of sports medicine Dave Polanski has resigned, a team spokesman confirmed.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 20 Jan. 2025
The veteran did not practice last week as the Rams tried to avoid any kind of aggravation, but McVay and VP of sports medicine Reggie Scott have been pleased with his progress.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
Our sports medicine team thoroughly reviewed his records and has confidence he will be fully rehabbed in time to participate in our summer program.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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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 6 Feb. 2025.
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
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