Sports Medicine Injury Care
Evaluate athletic injuries systematically and make defensible return-to-play decisions.
What this track covers
This track covers sideline and clinic assessment of common athletic injuries, from acute soft tissue trauma to concussion and overuse conditions. It emphasizes pattern recognition, differential diagnosis, and structured rehabilitation planning across sports and activity levels.
What you will practice
- Perform a structured sideline assessment after an acute injury
- Differentiate ligamentous, tendon, and bony injury patterns on exam
- Sequence imaging and referral decisions for suspected fractures or tears
- Build a phased rehabilitation plan tied to functional milestones
- Apply return-to-play criteria after musculoskeletal or concussion injury
Simulator scenario
A high school athlete presents sideline after a twisting knee injury during a game, requiring on-the-spot assessment and a decision about same-day play versus removal from competition.
Board question topics
- Ankle sprain grading and stability testing
- Concussion recognition and management pathways
- Overuse injury patterns in throwing athletes
- Return-to-play clearance criteria
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