Sports Medicine Education:

Built for the Clinic, the Sideline, and the Boards

I’m Courtney A. Conklin, MD, CAQSM, a board-certified sports medicine physician and educator that teaches family medicine residents. I care for athletes and individuals of all ages in the clinic and on the sideline.

I built the Sports Medicine Playbook to teach sports medicine the way it’s actually practiced, through clinical reasoning, pattern recognition, and active learning rather than memorization.

It’s the resource I wish existed when I was training — and the one I now use when I teach.

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The Sports Medicine Playbook is a structured learning platform designed to support how sports medicine is actually practiced, from focused history and physical exam to imaging decisions, management, and safe return to activity

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I also share short, practical sports medicine education on Instagram—covering injury breakdowns, exam pearls, imaging decisions, and real-time teaching moments from clinic and the sideline.

If you like concise, high-yield learning, this is a great complement to the Playbook.

💊 Did you know a common acne medication can get an athlete banned?

🎭 Spironolactone, which is often prescribed for acne or hormonal issues, is classified as a masking agent in sport, not because it makes athletes faster or stronger, but because it

$Sledding looks harmless, but every winter I treat patients with serious injuries from sledding accidents, including spine fractures. Most happen because of high speeds, fixed obstacles (think trees, poles, etc.), riding headfirst, and lack of contr$

⚠️ A big winter storm is headed our way and with it comes a predictable spike in winter injuries. ❄️
 Snow shoveling combines cold exposure, heavy lifting, and sudden exertion, which is why we see back injuries and cardiac events after major storms.

WADA Wednesday: Stimulants 🧬
Stimulants are one of the most common causes of anti-doping violations, often unintentionally.

Common over-the-counter and prescription medications that cause issues for athletes include:
 💊 Cold & flu meds 💊 ADH

“I could do that.” Almost everyone says it while watching curling, but making Team USA in curling isn’t casual, easy, or accidental.

Elite curlers must master repetition, durability, and decision-making on ice that’s constant

WADA Wednesday: Glucocorticoids 🧬

Steroids are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in sports medicine and one of the most misunderstood under anti-doping rules.

Key things athletes often miss: 🔑 Route matters 🔑 Timing matters 🔑 Pre

💥 NFL Fun Fact 🏈 Some tackles produce head accelerations >100 Gs which are similar to forces seen in serious crash testing. Sports science is wild 🤯

📖 Forbes (Football Physics: G-Forces in Perspective)
#nfl #concussion #sportsmedicine #sports

🏈👀 If you were watching yesterday’s NFC Wild Card game between the 49ers and Eagles, you saw George Kittle suffer one of the most vulnerable and devastating injuries in sports - a ruptured Achilles tendon.

➡️ Swipe to learn more about the Ac

It’s only halftime in the NFL Wildcard game between the Bills and Jags and multiple players have already been pulled for concussion evaluations.

🧠 Ever wonder what actually happens when an NFL player goes into the blue tent? ➡️ Swipe to learn

Learn sports medicine the way it’s actually practiced.

Whether you’re a resident preparing for clinic, a fellow refining your exam skills, or a clinician looking for practical refreshers, the Sports Medicine Playbook is built to support how you learn.

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This platform is designed for educational purposes and does not provide individual medical advice.