Sports Medicine Emergency Medicine 207PS0010X
Sports Medicine Emergency Medicine: 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: 207PS0010X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Emergency Medicine | Sports Medicine Emergency Medicine
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.
Emergency Medicine: Is where physicians take care of patients with acute injuries or illnesses that need immediate attention. This type of medicine is usually done to take care of the immediate needs and if required, the patient is sent elsewhere for longer term care. This medicine is practiced in Emergency Rooms in hospitals, as well as various intensive care units. Some areas of medicine in which this is practiced are medical toxicology, pediatric emergency medicine, and sports medicine.