American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine - AAPSM
Organization URL(s)
info@aapsm.orgwww.aapsm.org/
Other Contact Information
109 Greenwich Drive
Walkersville,
MD 21793
888-854-3338 (Voice - Toll-free)
301-845-9888 (FAX)
Description
A professional, member organization, AAPSM was founded in 1970 by a group of podiatric sports physicians who saw the need for a podiatric sports medicine association devoted to the treatment of athletic injuries. Membership in the organization now total over 800, the second largest affiliate organization of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The major objectives of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine are: 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.
Online Resources
- Selecting A Running Shoe
http://www.aapsm.org/selectingshoes.html - Socks: Hosiery - Essential Equipment for the Athlete
http://www.aapsm.org/socknov97.html