Sports medicine is one of the branches of medicine that aims to focus on physical fitness, especially the prevention and care of injuries associated with sports and other exercises. Unlike general medicine, which has nothing to do with the injuries incurred from physical activities and sports, sports medicine takes care of patients with disorders resulting from the application of physical exertion. It is typically a multidisciplinary area of practice since it involves not only physicians but also physical therapists, orthopaedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and nutritionists.
Sports medicine specialists have proficient knowledge about the musculoskeletal system, comprising bone, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These are the areas vulnerable to injury after physical exertion. These specialists are also experts in improving athletic performance and minimising injuries. Most orthopaedic hospitals serve as sports medicine centres and offer the finest technology for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries that accrue from participation in sports. Their treatments include the restoration of athletes and non-athletes to maximise their activity levels.