Latest news from American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/choosing-wisely-campaign-adds-five-more-things-physicians-and-patients-should-question-to-prevent-unnecessary-tests-and-procedures/?sc=rsin /articles/choosing-wisely-campaign-adds-five-more-things-physicians-and-patients-should-question-to-prevent-unnecessary-tests-and-procedures/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:55:17 EST The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) recently updated its Choosing Wisely(r) recommendations to include five new suggestions to reduce low-value or overutilized medical services. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/2022-award-winners-announced-at-31st-amssm-annual-meeting/?sc=rsin /articles/2022-award-winners-announced-at-31st-amssm-annual-meeting/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:05:32 EST The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine presented the following awards during its Annual Meeting on April 12, 2022, in Austin, TX. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/multiple-societies-provide-support-for-new-consensus-statement-on-musculoskeletal-and-sports-ultrasound-terminology/?sc=rsin /articles/multiple-societies-provide-support-for-new-consensus-statement-on-musculoskeletal-and-sports-ultrasound-terminology/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:40:20 EST Leading organizations representing sports medicine, radiology, orthopedics, anesthesia and pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation have provided support for a position statement on the Recommended Musculoskeletal and Sports Ultrasound Terminology. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-releases-position-statement-on-regenerative-medicine-in-sports-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-releases-position-statement-on-regenerative-medicine-in-sports-medicine/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:20:17 EST The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released a position statement on Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-supports-vaccine-requirements-for-high-school-and-youth-sports/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-supports-vaccine-requirements-for-high-school-and-youth-sports/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:35:55 EST The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine recently released a statement supporting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for high school and youth sports athletes for those who are eligible. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-partners-with-white-house-and-multiple-organizations-to-encourage-vaccine-conversations-during-sports-physicals/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-partners-with-white-house-and-multiple-organizations-to-encourage-vaccine-conversations-during-sports-physicals/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:55:49 EST AMSSM and 11 other leading sports and medical organizations signed on to a consensus statement to encourage healthcare providers to include conversations about COVID-19 vaccinations as part of the pre-participation physical. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-announces-launch-of-youth-sport-advocacy-toolkit/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-announces-launch-of-youth-sport-advocacy-toolkit/?sc=rsin Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:40:56 EST AMSSM toolkit aims to answer common questions parents have regarding the risks, benefits and appropriate practice habits of sport participation for their young athletes. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/drs-robert-dimeff-and-kimberly-harmon-receive-amssm-founders-awards/?sc=rsin /articles/drs-robert-dimeff-and-kimberly-harmon-receive-amssm-founders-awards/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:35:34 EST AMSSM Past Presidents Kimberly Harmon, MD, FAMSSM and Robert Dimeff, MD, FAMSSM, both received the Founders' Award on April 17 during the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Virtual Annual Meeting. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/2021-award-winners-announced-at-30th-amssm-annual-meeting/?sc=rsin /articles/2021-award-winners-announced-at-30th-amssm-annual-meeting/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:30:02 EST The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine presented the following awards during its 30th Annual Meeting on April 17, 2021. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-awards-300k-research-grant-to-study-cardiac-outcomes-in-athletes-including-those-affected-by-covid-19/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-awards-300k-research-grant-to-study-cardiac-outcomes-in-athletes-including-those-affected-by-covid-19/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:40:09 EST The AMSSM Collaborative Research Network (CRN) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 AMSSM CRN $300K Research Grant. Drs. Jonathan Drezner, Kimberly Harmon and Aaron Baggish will serve as co-principal investigators for their research project titled "Outcomes Registry for Cardiac Conditions in Athletes (the ORCCA Study): a Prospective, Multisite Research Study." American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-recognized-by-president-s-council-on-sports-fitness-nutrition-as-an-nyss-champion-to-promote-participation-in-youth-sports/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-recognized-by-president-s-council-on-sports-fitness-nutrition-as-an-nyss-champion-to-promote-participation-in-youth-sports/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:20:55 EST The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to recognize the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) as one of the first organizations to join the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champions platform. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-releases-guidance-statement-about-sports-physicals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-releases-guidance-statement-about-sports-physicals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:05:37 EST The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine has released a statement on "Interim Guidance on the Pre-participation Physical Exam for Athletes during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic." American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/medical-organizations-team-up-to-help-parents-and-caregivers-navigate-return-to-sports-and-recreation-during-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin /articles/medical-organizations-team-up-to-help-parents-and-caregivers-navigate-return-to-sports-and-recreation-during-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:15:31 EST The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Medical Society For Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) have joined forces to address growing concerns and confusion amid youth sports and recreation participation during the coronavirus pandemic. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/nfhs-amssm-guidance-for-assessing-cardiac-issues-in-high-school-student-athletes-with-covid-19-infection/?sc=rsin /articles/nfhs-amssm-guidance-for-assessing-cardiac-issues-in-high-school-student-athletes-with-covid-19-infection/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:15:11 EST An expert medical task force appointed by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has issued guidance for assessing potential cardiac issues in high school student-athletes with COVID-19 infection. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-releases-position-statement-on-sexual-violence-in-sport/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-releases-position-statement-on-sexual-violence-in-sport/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:25:22 EST The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released a position statement regarding "Sexual Violence in Sport". American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-announces-the-2020-junior-traveling-fellows-to-new-zealand/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-announces-the-2020-junior-traveling-fellows-to-new-zealand/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:05:51 EST AMSSM has selected two Junior Traveling Fellows for the 2020 trip to New Zealand with Senior Fellow Margot Putukian, MD, FAMSSM, who is a Past President of AMSSM and the AMSSM Foundation. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-awards-150-000-stephen-i-katz-bridge-to-r34-research-grant/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-awards-150-000-stephen-i-katz-bridge-to-r34-research-grant/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:55:32 EST The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and its Collaborative Research Network (CRN) are pleased to announce the recipients of a $150,000 research grant. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-releases-position-statement-on-mental-health-issues-and-psychological-factors-in-athletes/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-releases-position-statement-on-mental-health-issues-and-psychological-factors-in-athletes/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:55:41 EST AMSSM has released a position statement regarding "Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance, and Prevention American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/amssm-awards-300-000-research-grant-for-oa-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/amssm-awards-300-000-research-grant-for-oa-treatment/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:20:59 EST AMSSM and its Collaborative Research Network (CRN) are pleased to announce the recipients of a $300,000 research grant, made possible by Avanos Medical, to study the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions using cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA) technology. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) /articles/participation-requested-for-amssm-crn-race-day-medical-event-study/?sc=rsin /articles/participation-requested-for-amssm-crn-race-day-medical-event-study/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2019 10:05:48 EST The AMSSM Collaborative Research Network has partnered with the International Institute for Race Medicine (IIRM) to conduct a cross-sectional study of medical incidents at running road races in the United States. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)