AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE INC

THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE IS THE OLDEST PRIMARY CARE BASED SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALTY. IT WAS CHARTERED IN 1976 TO FULFILL THE MISSION OF A BRANCH OF THE HEALING ARTS PROFESSION WHICH UTILIZES A HOLISTIC, COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANAGEMENT OF SPORT AND EXERCISE-RELATED INJURIES, DISORDERS, DYSFUNCTIONS AND DISEASE PROCESSES. THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC OF SPORTS MEDICINE IS TO ADVANCE A MUTUALLY RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP AMOUNT DEDICATED, COMPETENT SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALISTS, AND TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR ITS MEMBERS, ALLIED HEALTH SPORTS MEDICINE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE FITNESS AND EXERCISE GUIDELINES, AND TO GUIDE HEALTH CARE POLICY RELATING TO WELLNESS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTING EVENTS; AND A COLLEGIAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS CAN EXPAND THEIR CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND ENHANCE THEI