sports medicine
nounDefinition of sports medicine
: 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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Yakacki, who attended CU football games as a student, is fascinated by materials and sports medicine. — Jon Wilner, The Denver Post, "Head trauma research: Colorado projects (funded by the Pac-12) aim to reduce, and understand, concussions," 15 Aug. 2019 The outpatient clinic is laid out with numerous exam rooms meant for sports medicine recovery. — Los Angeles Times, "Sports clinic at Kings’ practice facility will be open to the public," 7 Aug. 2019 The 30-year-old will conduct his rehabilitation with the Timbers sports medicine staff at Providence Park and at the Providence Sports Care Center. — Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive.com, "Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella undergoes shoulder surgery, will miss remainder of 2019 season," 29 July 2019 Electives for high school students feature programs such as coaching, athletic administration, sports medicine and sports media which are paired with industry experts. — Alvaro Montano, Houston Chronicle, "Legacy the School of Sport Sciences gearing up for ‘signature year’," 3 July 2019 In Allentown, the PPL Arena is flanked by a Renaissance Hotel, parking garage, restaurants and a sports medicine and fitness complex. — al.com, "Civic Center project pitches come to focus: ‘We are looking for an attraction’," 30 June 2019 After years when doping was widespread in Russian sport, the agency hails the rise as the result of better education and legitimate sports medicine. — James Ellingworth, The Seattle Times, "Russia warms to controversial TUEs after doping scandals," 12 Apr. 2019 Cline also was a philanthropist who donated $5 million to his alma mater, Marshall University, for its sports medicine program. — Fox News, "Americans killed in Bahamas helicopter crash included West Virginia Trump donor's daughter, her best friend: officials," 9 July 2019 Cline’s family foundation has donated millions of dollars to Marshall University, including a $5 million gift for sports medicine research. — Marisa Iati, Anchorage Daily News, "Billionaire Chris Cline, the ‘King of Coal,’ among 7 killed in Bahamas helicopter crash," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sports medicine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sports medicine
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of sports medicine
: a field of medicine that relates to the prevention and treatment of injuries and other health problems that affect people who play sports
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sports medicine
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Medical Definition of sports medicine
: a medical specialty concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports