Sports Medicine
Study Guide and Review for Boards
Jason L. Zaremski, MD, CAQSM, FACSM, FAAPMR, FAMSSM
Christopher W. McMullen, MD, CAQSM, FAAPMR
The leading comprehensive and concise study guide for the Sports Medicine CAQ exam—fully updated and expanded for today’s clinician.
Building on the success of its previous editions, this trusted resource continues to set the standard for high-yield, evidence-based exam preparation. Carefully curated by expert clinicians and educators and aligned with the latest CAQ test blueprint, the book retains its efficient, outline-based format for focused, time-conscious review.
Organized to mirror exam content and weighted to reflect topic emphasis, the text spans five major sections: General Topics; Health Promotion and Injury Prevention; Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries and Conditions; Hot Topics in Sports Medicine; and Study Questions. The extensively developed diagnosis and treatment section addresses musculoskeletal, medical, neurological, and psychological conditions, alongside core topics in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and care of special populations.
This new edition integrates the latest evidence in sports science and clinical practice, including a new chapter on the transgender athlete and expanded content reflecting emerging trends in the field. The new edition features more than 270 new board-style questions with detailed rationales—plus additional online-only content—to reinforce learning, strengthen clinical reasoning, and build exam-ready confidence. Led by new editors Jason L. Zaremski and Christopher W. McMullen, this edition delivers the clarity, structure, and depth needed for certification success and real-world practice. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
New to the Fourth Edition:
- New chapter on the transgender athlete
- Expanded evidence‑based content reflecting updated CAQ test blueprint topics
- New and updated practice questions with detailed rationales (270+ total)
- Additional questions provided for every chapter to strengthen knowledge retention
- Updated content on physician wellness in sports medicine
- New editorial leadership bringing fresh clinical and academic perspectives
Key Features:
- Comprehensive, exam-focused coverage of all topics tested on the Sports Medicine CAQ examination
- Blueprint-aligned organization with content weighted to reflect exam emphasis
- Streamlined outline format for efficient, targeted study and rapid review
- Extensive diagnosis and treatment section spanning musculoskeletal, medical, neurological, and psychological conditions
- Over 100 figures and tables to reinforce key concepts and enhance retention
- Full-length practice exam with complete answers and robust rationales for improved clinical reasoning
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I: General Topics
Chapter 1. Overview of the Examination
Chapter 2. The Role of the Team Physician
Chapter 3. Exercise Physiology
Chapter 4. Sports Biomechanics
Chapter 5. Pharmacology and Doping
Chapter 6. Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Chapter 7. Sports Medicine Procedures
Part II. Health Promotion and Injury Prevention
Chapter 8. Preparticipation Examination
Chapter 9. Strength and Conditioning Techniques
Chapter 10. Nutrition
Chapter 11. Exercise Prescription, Exercise Testing, and Exercise Screening
Chapter 12. Event Administration
Chapter 13. Braces and Protective Equipment
Part III: Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries and Conditions
Subsection: Musculoskeletal Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 14. General Concepts of Muscle and Tendon Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 15. Bone Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 16. Cartilage and Joint Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 17. Fracture and Dislocation Management
Chapter 18. Cervical Spine Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 19. Emergency Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Injuries
Chapter 20. Lumbar Spine Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 21. Shoulder Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 22. Elbow and Forearm Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 23. Hand and Wrist Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 24. Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 25. Knee Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 26. Lower Leg Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 27. Ankle and Foot Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 28. Pediatric Musculoskeletal Injuries and Conditions
Subsection: Medical, Neurological, and Psychological Conditions
Chapter 29. Environmental Illness
Chapter 30. Exercise-Associated Collapse
Chapter 31. Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, and Throat Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 32. Chest Trauma: Thoracic Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 33. Sports Cardiology
Chapter 34. Respiratory Medicine in Athletics
Chapter 35. Sports Gastroenterology and Abdominal Injuries and Conditions
Chapter 36. Sports Nephrology and Urology
Chapter 37. Sports Dermatology
Chapter 38. Sports Hematology
Chapter 39. Sports Endocrinology
Chapter 40. Sports Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chapter 41. Sports Infectious Disease
Chapter 42. Sports Allergy/Immunology
Chapter 43. Sports Rheumatology
Chapter 44. Sports Neurology
Chapter 45. Exercise-Associated Collapse
Chapter 46. Neurovascular Injuries of the Upper and Lower Limbs
Chapter 47. Sports Psychology and Athlete Mental Health
Subsection: Special Populations
Chapter 48. The Master Athlete
Chapter 49. The Pediatric Athlete
Chapter 50. The Female Athlete
Chapter 51. The Adaptive Athlete
Part IV. Hot Topics in Sports Medicine
Chapter 52. Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine
Chapter 53. Sports Ultrasound
Chapter 54. Exercise as Medicine
Chapter 55. The Transgender Athlete
Part V. Study Questions
Chapter 56. Study Questions with Rationale
- Release Date: June 28, 2026
- Paperback / softback
- 605 Pages
- Trim Size: 8in x 10in
- Number of Illustrations: 90
- ISBN: 9780826178091
- eBook ISBN: 9780826142092
