title: The dimensions of sports medicine.
abstract: The history of sports medicine is reviewed in terms of European, United States and Canadian traditions. An orientation towards treatment, particularly the treatment of injuries in elite athletes, is noted. Encouragement is found in the trend to discussion between the several Canadian groups interested in sports medicine. It is suggested that in the leisured society of the future, sports medicine will form an increasing part of family practice. It is to be hoped that emphasis will be placed on a broad-based approach to prevention of accidents and disease, coupled with the effective promotion of positive health measures, particularly increased physical activity.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D002170:Canada; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics; D011613:Psychotherapy; D013178:Sports Medicine; D014481:United States