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Released: 29-Apr-2019 4:05 PM EDT
AMSSM Research Network Releases $300,000 Request for Proposals
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

The AMSSM Collaborative Research Network (CRN) announced a $300,000 request for proposals addressing knowledge gaps in the management of osteoarthritis (OA) using cooled radiofrequency (CRF) ablation techniques.

Released: 26-Apr-2019 8:05 AM EDT
Dr. Chad Carlson Assumes AMSSM Presidency with Track Record of Service, Advocacy
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Chad Carlson, MD was installed on April 16, 2019 as President of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine during its 28th Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.

Released: 17-Apr-2019 10:15 AM EDT
Sports Medicine Expert from Japan Serves as AMSSM International Visiting Fellow
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Yuka Tsukahara, MD, an assistant professor at the top school of medicine in Japan, served as the 2019 AMSSM International Visiting Fellow during the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine this week in Houston, TX.

Released: 16-Apr-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Soccer Heading May Not Be as Impactful as Previously Thought
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Sarah Weinstein, DO presented a research abstract describing the actual rate of heading in soccer players at various levels over multiple years at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 5:05 PM EDT
Going the Distance: Taking a Closer Look at the Injury Risks for First-Time Marathon Runners
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Brett Toresdahl, MD presented a research abstract examining injury rates for first time marathoners at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 4:30 PM EDT
New Safety Rules in High School Hockey Help Keep Concussions in Check
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Lauren Nadkarni, MD presented a research abstract about how new checking rules led to decreased concussion rates in high school hockey players at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 4:05 PM EDT
Female High School Distance Runners Found to be at Increased Risk for Female Athlete Triad
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Paige Skorseth, a third year medical student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, presented a research abstract about the prevalence of female athlete triad risk factors in high school runners at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 3:25 PM EDT
Not Getting Enough Sleep Could Lead to Injuries for Division I Athletes
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Andrew Watson, MD, MS presented a research abstract looking at the connection between poor sleep habits and injury rates in some college athletes at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Staying Physically Active Can Be a Challenge for Adults with Amputation
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Mark Sederberg, DO, presented a research abstract on the rarely studied topic of exercise rates in the amputee population at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX.

Released: 13-Apr-2019 4:05 PM EDT
AMSSM Launches New Branding and Messaging Campaign
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) announces the launch of a new logo, as well as a new brand and messaging campaign.

Released: 11-Apr-2019 5:05 PM EDT
AMSSM Partners with Volunteer Houston to Revitalize School Playground, SPARK Park
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

AMSSM is partnering with Volunteer Houston on its Humanitarian Service Project to revitalize Looscan Elementary School playground and SPARK Park

Released: 21-Mar-2019 12:05 PM EDT
AMSSM Releases Updated Position Statement on Blood-borne Pathogens in the Context of Sports Participation
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

There have been significant advances in clinical and scientific research in the understanding of blood-borne pathogens (BBPs), which are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis D virus (HDV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Updating a statement from 1995, this document is intended as a general guide to clinical practice based on the current state of evidence, while acknowledging the need for modification as new knowledge becomes available.

Released: 31-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
AMSSM Publishes Updated Position Statement on Concussion in Sport
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released its latest position statement, Concussion in Sport 2019, an update to its 2013 position statement on Concussion in Sport. The 2019 statement is targeted toward practicing sports medicine physicians but maybe useful for other providers.

Released: 25-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
New ECG Interpretation Training Modules Now Available
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

The Center for Sports Cardiology at the University of Washington in collaboration with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) is excited to offer open access worldwide to a new collection of six online electrocardiogram (ECG) training modules.

Released: 5-Oct-2018 3:00 PM EDT
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act Signed into Law
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

AMSSM is pleased to announce the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act was signed into law Friday, Oct. 5, by President Donald Trump. The bill represents a bipartisan solution that protects team physicians, athletic trainers and other sports medicine professionals when they travel across state lines with their teams to treat the athletes under their care.

Released: 7-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act Bill Passes U.S. Senate
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (S. 808) has successfully passed the U.S. Senate, taking another critical step forward.

Released: 30-Apr-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Dr. Francis O’Connor Gives Presidential Keynote on Physical Activity as a National Security Issue
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Past President retired Army Col. Francis O’Connor, MD, MPH, gave the Presidential Keynote Address, at the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine this week in Orlando, Fla.

Released: 29-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Dr. Ned Amendola Gives AOSSM Exchange Lecture on Common Foot and Ankle Injuries in Sports
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Ned Amendola, MD, of Duke University Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, presented “Update: Common Foot and Ankle Injuries in Sports; When can they return to play?” at the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Released: 29-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Talk from Dr. Levon Nazarian Highlights Ultrasound Imaging Pearls for the Foot and Ankle
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Levon Nazarian, MD provided in-depth analysis on ultrasound imaging of the foot and ankle during the opening sessions of the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Released: 29-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Registered Dietitian and Professor Outlines the Benefits of Ketogenic Diets in Athletes
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Jeff Volek, PhD, RD, Professor at The Ohio State University and researcher of ketogenic diets presented “The Ketogenic Diet: Evidence for Performance Enhancement” at the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.



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