# Sports Medicine * **Definition:** A branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Sports Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Sports Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 9.9K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/19/2025 | [**Who provides orthopedic care for the world's 10 highest-paid athletes**](https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic/who-provides-orthopedic-care-for-the-worlds-10-highest-paid-athletes/) | [[Beckers Spine Review]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**ECOSEP and Tata Elxsi Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Sports Medicine through AI**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ecosep-and-tata-elxsi-announce-strategic-partnership-to-transform-sports-medicine-through-ai-302448211.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/30/2025 | [**FORTE SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDICS EXPANDS IN CENTRAL INDIANA**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/forte-sports-medicine-and-orthopedics-expands-in-central-indiana-302442892.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**MUELLER SPORTS MEDICINE ANNOUNCES FIFTH YEAR OF PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PFATS FOUNDATION GIVE-BACK PROGRAM**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mueller-sports-medicine-announces-fifth-year-of-partnership-with-the-pfats-foundation-give-back-program-302437793.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/25/2025 | [**Sports Medicine Market Projected to Hit USD 10.05 Billion by 2032, Driven by ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sports-medicine-market-projected-hit-134000460.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**Dr. Kent Scheff Announces Scholarship for Aspiring Sports Medicine Professionals Nationwide**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dr-kent-scheff-announces-scholarship-193100133.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**Dr. Kent Scheff Announces Scholarship for Aspiring Sports Medicine Professionals Nationwide**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/dr-kent-scheff-announces-scholarship-for-aspiring-sports-medicine-professionals-nationwide-1034509348) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 2/25/2025 | [**HSS Names Riley J. Williams III, MD, Chief of Sports Medicine Institute - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250225368538/hss-names-riley-j-williams-iii-md-chief-of-sports-medicine-institute) | [[Morningstar]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**Dr. Kent Scheff Scholarship for Sports Medicine Announces Award to Support ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dr-kent-scheff-scholarship-sports-191900703.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**Hurt playing sports like pickleball? Professional Orthopaedic Associates keeps people moving**](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/hurt-playing-sports-pickleball-professional-100627815.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 2/12/2025 | [**Premier Lacrosse League Announces Partnership with Spire Orthopedic Partners ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/premier-lacrosse-league-announces-partnership-with-spire-orthopedic-partners-as-exclusive-orthopedic--physical-therapy-provider-302375132.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/12/2025 | [**Premier Lacrosse League Announces Partnership with Spire Orthopedic Partners ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/premier-lacrosse-league-announces-partnership-185100261.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**ColdVentures announces exclusive distribution partnership with Medco Sports Medicine**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/coldventures-announces-exclusive-distribution-partnership-with-medco-sports-medicine-302359947.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Sports Medicine Market Analysis and Competitive Landscape Report 2025-2033 Featuring Zimmer Biomet, Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, CONMED, and Surgalign - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250123085977/en/Sports-Medicine-Market-Analysis-and-Competitive-Landscape-Report-2025-2033-Featuring-Zimmer-Biomet-Medtronic-Smith-Nephew-Stryker-Novartis-Johnson-Johnson-CONMED-and-Surgalign---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**MUELLER SPORTS MEDICINE ACQUIRES THE PRO ORTHOPEDIC BRAND**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mueller-sports-medicine-acquires-the-pro-orthopedic-brand-302344371.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/21/2024 | [**Dr. Kent Scheff Announces the Launch of the Dr. Kent Scheff Scholarship for Sports Medicine**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/12/22/3000956/0/en/Dr-Kent-Scheff-Announces-the-Launch-of-the-Dr-Kent-Scheff-Scholarship-for-Sports-Medicine.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 12/21/2024 | [**Dr. Kent Scheff Announces the Launch of the Dr. Kent Scheff Scholarship for Sports Medicine**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/dr-kent-scheff-announces-the-launch-of-the-dr-kent-scheff-scholarship-for-sports-medicine-1034164787) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**FORTE SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDICS NAMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/forte-sports-medicine-and-orthopedics-names-new-chief-executive-officer-302324139.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827395) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Shoulder Pain Pointers for Primary Care**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/shoulder-pain-pointers-primary-care-2024a1000l9c) | [[Medscape]] | | 10/3/2024 | [**$9.45 Bn Sports Medicine Markets by Repair, Reconstruction, Implant, Prosthetic ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/9-45-bn-sports-medicine-132200915.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**Access Sports Medicine hit in data breach: What clients need to know**](https://www.aol.com/access-sports-medicine-hit-data-173108170.html) | [[AOL]] | | 9/13/2024 | [**Access Sports Medicine dics Data Breach Affects Over 88,000 Patients**](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/access-sports-medicine-orthopaedics-9885442/) | [[JD Supra]] | | 9/10/2024 | [**Why diversity in sports medicine is the key to better patient care**](https://www.kevinmd.com/2024/09/why-diversity-in-sports-medicine-is-the-key-to-better-patient-care.html) | [[KevinMD]] | | 8/16/2020 | [**News on sports medicine**](https://medicalxpress.com/tags/sports+medicine/) | [[MedicalXpress]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Access Sports Medicine & Orthopedics**: A healthcare provider involved in sports medicine, currently under investigation for data privacy violations. - **Dr. Kent Scheff, MD**: Expert in primary care sports medicine, focusing on preventive care and injury rehabilitation. - **Dr. Daphne A. Scott**: Chief of the Primary Sports Medicine Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery, focusing on nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. - **Carolina Sports Medicine Center**: A facility under construction aimed at providing advanced medical care, rehabilitation, and performance training for athletes. - **American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)**: A leading organization in sports medicine, focusing on research, education, and advocacy for sports health and fitness. - **Miami University**: Collaborating with TriHealth and Beacon Orthopaedics to provide sports medicine services for student-athletes. - **Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics**: A healthcare practice focusing on sports medicine, recently appointed a new CEO. - **Dr. Christopher Kaeding**: President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, emphasizing leadership and resource enhancement in orthopedic sports medicine. - **Asheesh Bedi, MD**: Appointed as chief of sports medicine at the University of Michigan, with a focus on hip and knee arthroscopy. - **Dr. Michael Goodlett**: Head team physician and chief medical officer for Auburn University Sports Medicine. - **Dr. Michael Banffy**: Chief of sports medicine at Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics, specializing in joint preservation and advanced arthroscopy. - **Dr. Kent Scheff**: Established a scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing careers in sports medicine. - **Frank Thomas, MD**: An orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience in musculoskeletal care. - **Dr. Katie M. Edenfield**: A primary care sports medicine physician and team physician for USA Swimming, involved in athlete care and sports medicine initiatives. - **Dr. Keith Meister**: Orthopedic surgeon known for treating professional athletes, consulted by Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson. - **Dr. Jonathan Glashow**: Orthopedic surgeon recognized for his contributions to sports medicine, particularly in ACL repair surgery. - **Dr. Riley J. Williams III**: Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery, specializing in knee, shoulder, and elbow surgery. - **UHealth – University of Miami Health System**: Partnering with HSS to enhance musculoskeletal care in South Florida. - **Smith+Nephew**: A medical technology company that focuses on advanced digital technologies to enhance patient outcomes in sports medicine. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Sports Pharmacy Network (SPN)**: Collaborated with sports medicine professionals to enhance comprehensive care for athletes. - **Wooster Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center and Prescribe FIT**: This partnership provides virtual lifestyle health coaching, improving patient outcomes through sustainable lifestyle changes. - **Mueller Sports Medicine and Korey Stringer Institute**: Joint efforts to educate on exertional heat stroke and provide resources to under-resourced high schools. - **Modern Sports Medicine & Wellness (MSMW) and NeuralCure AI**: Integrating AI-powered decision support into telehealth services to enhance patient diagnostics and care. - **Miami University, TriHealth, and Beacon Orthopaedics**: A 10-year agreement to support NCAA Division I student-athletes with sports medicine services. - **Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group**: Welcomed new surgeons specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to expand capabilities. - **Taylor Capital and Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates**: Partnership to develop a multimillion-dollar sports medicine facility in Charlotte, NC. - **Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy and UnitedHealthcare**: An agreement to restore access to physical therapy services for patients. - **ColdVentures and Medco Sports Medicine**: Distribution agreement for ColdVest technology to prevent heat-related illnesses in athletes. - **Novant Health and Leighton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine**: Affiliation to ensure patients receive advanced care supported by technology. - **ZetrOZ Systems and Barnabas Health**: Utilization of scholarship funds for a study on sports-related concussions. - **UHealth and HSS**: Collaboration to improve orthopedic services and patient access in South Florida. - **Cleveland Clinic and Kent State University**: This partnership aims to enhance the health and safety of student-athletes by providing comprehensive medical services, including imaging and mental health support. - **Life Time and National Academy of Sports Medicine**: Renewed partnership to enhance professional development for personal trainers and fitness instructors. - **University of Pittsburgh**: Conducted a study on the environmental impact of ACL reconstruction surgery, showcasing collaboration between engineering and medical departments. - **Betterguards and TCU Athletics**: Partnership to implement ankle injury prevention technology for student-athletes. - **European College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) and Tata Elxsi**: Collaborating to integrate AI-driven healthcare technologies for advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans. - **ketteQ and Performance Health**: Collaboration to optimize supply chain operations for rehabilitation and sports medicine products using AI and machine learning. - **Hospital for Special Surgery and Stamford Health**: Opened a new outpatient center in Westport, Connecticut, enhancing orthopedic care options. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **UCLA Health Sports Medicine Institute**: A new facility focused on advanced medical services, including an Ambulatory Surgery Center and specialty pharmacy, aimed at improving sports medicine care. - **Technological Advancements**: Innovations in sports medicine include regenerative medicine and advanced physiotherapy techniques that enhance recovery and treatment effectiveness. - **Digital Health Solutions**: There is a growing trend towards digital health solutions, including mobile apps and wearable technology, to enhance sports medicine practices. - **Scholarship for Sports Medicine**: Dr. Kent Scheff's initiative to support undergraduate students pursuing sports medicine careers. - **Market Growth**: The global sports medicine market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increased sports participation and fitness awareness. - **AMSSM Annual Meeting 2025**: Focus on 'Elevate the Field: Inspiring Innovation in Sports Medicine', promoting learning and collaboration. - **Growth of Sports Medicine Market**: The sports medicine market is projected to grow from USD 6.79 billion in 2024 to USD 9.45 billion by 2029, driven by increasing sports injuries and R&D spending. - **Mueller Sports Medicine Acquisition of Pro Orthopedic**: This acquisition aims to enhance Mueller's product portfolio and global reach in the sports medicine market, integrating advanced technologies for athlete recovery. - **Carolina Sports Medicine Center**: A new facility set to open in early 2026, featuring advanced medical care and performance training for athletes. - **2024 Paris Olympics**: Dr. Edenfield appointed as head team physician for USA Swimming, showcasing the integration of sports medicine in elite athletic events. - **Dr. Kent Scheff Scholarship for Sports Medicine**: A $1,000 scholarship aimed at empowering future healthcare professionals dedicated to promoting wellness through sports medicine. - **Advanced Biomechanical Testing**: Cleveland Clinic's new training center will feature cutting-edge technology for athlete performance monitoring. - **UVA Health Expansion**: Opening of a new family and sports medicine practice to meet growing demand for primary care. - **AI in Sports Medicine**: The integration of AI technologies is transforming diagnostics and treatment planning, with significant growth projected in the AI-driven healthcare market. - **Portable Diagnostic Imaging**: The market for portable diagnostic imaging is expanding, with applications in sports medicine for immediate injury assessment. - **Native Orthopaedics' 'suture zip tie' technology**: Innovative approach to soft tissue repair in sports medicine, allowing for adjustable tension during surgery. - **Traumatic Brain Injury Study**: The Podium Institute for Sports Medicine and Technology is studying TBI in young athletes, marking significant advancements in understanding sports-related injuries. - **Electronic Skin Patches**: Emerging technology for continuous health monitoring, particularly beneficial for managing chronic conditions and enhancing athlete performance. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Sports Medicine**: The need for improved healthcare access and resources for athletes of all levels, particularly in underserved areas. - **Access to Care**: Concerns regarding equitable access to sports medicine services, particularly in underserved communities. - **Funding and Investment in Sports Medicine**: The need for continued investment in innovative technologies and research to advance sports medicine practices. - **Shortage of Trained Professionals**: There is a significant shortage of trained professionals in sports medicine, which poses a challenge to the growth of the field. - **Diversity in Sports Medicine**: Despite the rise in female athletes, there remains a significant gender and racial gap in the sports medicine workforce. - **Injury Prevention and Recovery**: Ensuring athletes receive adequate education and support for injury prevention and recovery techniques. - **Injury Prevention in Youth Sports**: A guide stresses the importance of preventing and treating sports injuries in children while acknowledging the health benefits of youth sports. - **High Treatment Costs**: The high costs associated with sports medicine treatments can limit access for patients, particularly in low-income areas. - **Insurance Coverage Gaps**: Many healthcare systems do not cover specialized treatments in sports medicine, creating barriers for patients. - **Data Privacy Violations**: Access Sports Medicine is under investigation for a data breach affecting personal health information. - **Data Breach**: Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics reported a data breach affecting sensitive client information, raising concerns about data privacy and security. - **High Costs and Regulations**: The sports medicine market faces challenges such as high costs of medical devices and strict regulations that may limit access to therapies. - **Supply Chain Complexities**: Challenges faced by companies like Performance Health in managing supply chains for sports medicine products. - **High Product Costs**: The sports medicine market faces challenges due to high product costs and stringent regulations that may hinder accessibility. - **Data Breach at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine**: Investigation following a cybersecurity incident that compromised sensitive patient information, highlighting the need for improved data security in healthcare. - **Data Security in Healthcare**: St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine faced a data breach, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding patient privacy and data security. - **Data Security Incidents**: Pinnacle Orthopaedics and Access Sports Medicine reported data breaches, raising concerns about patient information security. - **Gender Bias in AI**: Concerns raised about the potential for generative AI to amplify gender biases in sports medicine. - **High Costs of Advanced Technologies**: The adoption of advanced suture anchor technologies and other innovations in sports medicine may be hindered by their high costs. - **Need for Education in Shoulder Pain Management**: Primary care providers may lack familiarity with specific examination techniques for diagnosing shoulder pain, highlighting the need for improved education. ## Related Topics [[Orthopaedic Sports Medicine]]; [[Neuromuscular Medicine]]