RT Book, Section A1 Dahab, Katherine S. A1 Nagle, Kyle B. A1 Vidal, Armando A2 Hay, Jr., William W. A2 Levin, Myron J. A2 Deterding, Robin R. A2 Abzug, Mark J. SR Print(0) ID 1153312426 T1 Sports Medicine T2 Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics, 24e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259862908 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1153312426 RD 2022/05/29 AB Sports medicine as a separate discipline has grown since the 1980s in response to an expanding body of knowledge in the areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal medicine. As more children participate in recreational and competitive activities, pediatric health care providers are encountering more young athletes in their practice. Familiarity with the common medical and orthopedic issues faced by athletically active children and knowledge of which injuries necessitate referral to a sports medicine specialist are essential.