American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM)

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.

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