Sports medicine, also known as sport and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Although most sports teams have employed team physicians for many years, it is only since the late 20th century that sports medicine has emerged as a distinct field of health care. Athletic Therapy is the prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries by a Certified Athletic Therapist. It involves the assessment of physical function, the treatment of dysfunction caused by pain and/or injury in order to develop, maintain and maximize independence and prevent dysfunction. User groups of this service are varied and can include but are not limited to people with a musculoskeletal injury that may be active individuals, injured workers, motor vehicle accident injuries, recreational athletes, professional athletes and competitive amateur athletes. The concept for this book is based on the expanding field of sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. Evidence of this expansion includes an increasing amount of research and publications related to sports rehabilitation and allied fields of practice such as sports therapy, athletic training and sports physiotherapy. This book allows you to apply high- level academic and practical management skills to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries arising from sport and physical activity. You will learn to improve health and function in populations with injury, illness and disease and to positively contribute to improving public health. You will be taught by industry experts with the focus on practical skills and small group practical sessions.