American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM)
Objectives
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine has a series of major objectives:
to provide and stimulate programs for research and education
to promote and encourage publication of research findings and other literature pertaining to podiatric sports medicine
to provide a consultative service for those persons engaged in sports medicine
to increase awareness of the medical profession, sports population, and general public to the profession of podiatric sports medicine and modalities available to those who participate in sports
to coordinate student chapters and to acquaint the podiatric medical student with the needs and demands placed upon athletes
These measures have proven successful over the years by reaching out to podiatrists, other practitioners, athletes, trainers, physical therapists, students and the public. It has been through all of these collective efforts that the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine has been able to realize its goals and continue to set new ones.
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine serves to advance the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries. We believe that providing such knowledge to the profession and the public will optimize enjoyment and safe participation in sports and fitness activities. We will accomplish this mission through professional education, scientific research, public awareness and membership support.
