Sports Medicine Pediatrics 2080S0010X
Sports Medicine Pediatrics: This area of health specialty services applies medical and scientific knowledge to lessen, recognize, care for and rehabilitate injuries that are related to sport. This includes exercises and recreational activities. A Certified Athletic Trainer is an example of a health professional the specializes in the health care of physical activity. They use various methods of Sports Medicine to care and prevent athletic injury.
Taxonomy Code: 2080S0010X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Pediatrics | Sports Medicine Pediatrics
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Pediatrics: Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that handles the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. A doctor specializing in this area of medicine is referred to as a Pediatrician. Most of the larger cities have a Pediatric Hospital.