American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

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The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine deals with foot care and

injuries for athletes and its website may have information that is useful

to some of the members of this discussion group.

American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

http://www.aapsm.org/

" The members of the American Academy Of Podiatric Sports Medicine

provide care for sports injuries of the foot, ankle and lower

extremity. The AAPSM was founded in 1975 and has been at the

forefront of sports medicine ever since then. "

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Website Subject Resources and Links Content Organization

Sports injuries impact the health and quality of life of millions of

Americans. Regular exercise is vital to overall health and fitness. The

foot, ankle and lower extremity are important health and overall health

and well-being. The AAPMS shares this site with the public to enhance

their knoweldge of injuries of this area. The members of the AAPSM have

specific interest and experience in treating sports related foot and ankle

injuries. You may view our membership list or use the American Podiatric

Medical Association's online " find a podiatrist " service to find members

who have AAPSM listed as an affiliate organization.

Topics Of Note

Running Shoe Recommendations

Soccer Shoe Recommendations

Baseball/Softball, Hiking Boots, Golf, Tennis and Miscellaneous Sport

Shoes

Socks: Everything You Need To Know

Basketball Shoes & Injury

Overuse Knee Injuries

Tarsal Coalitions

Sports Information For Patients

Nominations Being Accepted by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports

Medicine For 2002 National Athletic Trainers' Association Award

Periodic Tips and Tricks

Don't ignore foot and leg pain - it is not a normal part of exercise. If

the pain persists see a podiatric sports medicine specialist.

More tips

Coaches and Athletic Trainers Corner

Running Style

Overuse Knee Injuries

Tarsal Coalition

Morton's Neuroma

Ankle Sprains - Treatment & Prevention

Plantar Fasciitis - A Detailed Look

CAT Archives

Current Highlight

Look at our updated Shoe List: Fall 2001 .

About The AAPMS

Purpose

Who's Who

Fellows

Membership Roster

History

Education

Read about the Role of Academy in education and the document On Education

to learn about the AAPSM's stance on education.

Communications & Questions to the AAPSM

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I hope that the members of this discussion group will find this

information useful, even if some of it may be quite a feet to understand.

Sincerely,

Dillard

Temple University

(215) 204-4584

jwne@...