On behalf of the Ontario Medical Association Section on Sport and Exercise Medicine Executive, we are excited to share with you CASEM’s list of learning resources.
This list of resources was initially compiled to help learners have more guided self-studying but would be useful to anyone looking to learn more about countless topics. We have a wide variety of resources, including interactive modules, evidence-based guidelines, textbooks (some of which are free to access!), and online databases.
This project would not have been possible without the unbelievable amount of help from current and previous fellows, as well as residents in other specialties. This is not meant to be comprehensive or for exam prep, but to be used as practical clinical tools.
If you want to make an addition to the list, please contact cpd@casem-acmse.org. Resources are meant to be evidence-based, clinically relevant, and free from commercial bias. Enjoy!
Jordan Anderson
PGY3 Sport and Exercise Medicine, McMaster University
GENERAL
- Sport Med School (University of Toronto) – Free online database of lectures, cases, and videos
- AAFP – Evidence-based guidelines for numerous patient presentations
- Physiopedia – In depth overview of numerous diagnoses and physical exam maneuvers as well as exercises/rehab protocols
- Orthobullets – Information on a comprehensive list of orthopedic and sports medicine topics, particularly injuries and anatomy
- BJSM Physical Exam Videos
TEXTBOOKS
- Clinical Sports Medicine (Brukner + Khan)
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (DeLee, Drez, and Miller) – Note: Free to CMA members online from CMA Joule’s textbook collection
- IOC Manual of Sports Injuries (Bahr et al.)
- Pediatric Orthopedic and Sports Injuries, 2nd ed. (Sarwark)
- Fracture Management for Primary Care Textbook (Eiff)
- Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine (Saunders + Longworth)
PODCASTS
- BJSM (British Journal of Sports Medicine)
- CJSM (Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine)
- Sports Medicine Research Podcast – Bi-weekly updates on the latest sports medicine research
- MSK Matters – A sport and exercise medicine podcast for Canadian Family Medicine residents and senior medical students
RESEARCH SUMMARIES
- Sports Med Review – Monthly summaries of new articles from BJSM/AJSM/etc.
- OrthoEvidence – Collection of articles from numerous journals on SEM and related topics (free subscription with CASEM membership)
- BJM Open SEM – Open source Sport Medicine Journal
- MSK Medicine – Evidence Based Medicine Reviews – Excellent summaries of literature on a specific clinical question, organized by body part
SPECIALTIES
CARDIOLOGY / PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EXAM (PPE)
- ECG Interpretation in Athletes Module by BJSM
- Module on interpreting Athlete ECGs by the University of Washington / Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
- Cardiovascular Screening of Competitive Athletes – Statement by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society / Canadian Heart Rhythm Society
- Life in the Fast Lane – Comprehensive overview of ECGs and cardiac diagnoses
- Recommendation for Participation in Leisure Time/Competitive Sports in patients with CAD (European Association of Preventive Cardiology)
- AAP PPE forms (American Academy of Pediatrics) – forms for history, physical, and special olympics; also has textbook available for purchase
- AHA 14-Element Recommendations for Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening of Competitive Athletes
- SportsCardiologyBC Cardiovascular Screening Questionnaire – Supplemental Table S2
DERMATOLOGY
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine – Chapter 22 – Has excellent information (with pictures) on diagnosis and management of several dermatologic conditions
- NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook (2014-15) – Section 2J- Recommendations and rules pertaining to skin infections
ORTHOPEDICS
- CASTED Course (Emergency course recommended) – 1 or 2 day course on management of numerous types of fractures. Textbook that comes with course is extremely valuable
- Primary Care Fracture Management – Summary of basics and management of fractures
- Pediatric Orthopedic Fracture Guide
PHYSIATRY (PM&R)
- PMR Knowledge Now – Comprehensive overview of wide array of PMR and MSK diagnoses
- Webinar Series (2020) – Association of Academic Physiatrists – Free didactic lectures on relevant PMR topics. Must create a free account
- O+P Library – Virtual library for patients with orthotics and prosthetics
PHYSIOTHERAPY/REHAB EXERCISES
- Rehab Exercise Handouts by OrthoInfo / the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) – Excellent rehabilitation exercises for patients, organized by joint involved
- Athletic Injuries Online Rehab – Great handouts explaining diagnosis and home therapy exercises
RADIOLOGY
General
- Stanford YouTube series – Covers a variety of MRI/XR topics
- Radiology Core Lectures – MSK imaging lectures by the Society of Skeletal Radiology
MRI
- X-Ray Head – Interactive MRI modules
- Musculoskeletal MRI – Approach to MRI by joint
- Radsource – Case-based MRI findings
Ultrasound
- Didactic course for sports medicine ultrasound by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) – Note: You do not need to be a member of the AMSSM but you do need to make an account. You won’t be charged at any point.
- Technical guidelines for MSK ultrasound by the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR)
X-Ray
- StartRadiology (under Orthopedics) – Approach to interpreting / ordering XR for most major joints
RHEUMATOLOGY
- RheumInfo – A review of inflammatory disorders, medications, laboratory testing around rheumatologic conditions.
- RheumTutor – Similar review, also has injection techniques
SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE TOPICS
BACK PAIN
- CORE Low Back Tool – Guide to help efficiently assess and manage low back pain
- CORE Neck Tool + Headache Navigator – Aid to help guide assessment and management of neck pain and headache
- The Back Skills Programme – Free cognitive behavioural therapy program from the University of Oxford to help manage low back pain
- Saskatchewan Spine Pathway – Excellent patient handouts and home exercises for Pattern 1-4 back pain
- Overview of Spondylolysis / Spondylolisthesis
- Overview of Tumours of the Spine
CONCUSSION
- Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) – Includes a concussion training course for medical professionals
- Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport – 5th Ed. (2016)
- Canadian Concussion Collaborative (CCC) by CASEM
- CHEO – Patient handout for children, targeted at younger patients
- Parachute Canada – Extensive list of guides for parents, athletes, teachers, coaches, trainers, etc. as well as sport-specific return to sport strategies
DOPING
- Anti-Doping Module by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) – Note: Must be a CASEM member to access this course. Contact CASEM directly to obtain the code if you do not have it
- Global DRO (Drug Reference Online) – Specific medication information for athletes and physicians
- CCES Medical Exemption Wizard – Helpful for determining which form to complete for an athlete
- CCES Information about TUE’s
- CCES Medical Forms and Requirements for TUE applications
- WADA Templates for various TUE’s
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
- BMJ Module – Physical activity in the treatment of long term conditions:
- PEAK – Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee Osteoarthritis Training Program
- Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy (2019)
- Too Fit to Fracture – Osteoporosis Canada recommendations for people with osteoporosis
- Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines (CSEP) – Extensive guide to exercise prescription for all ages as well as pregnancy, MS
OSTEOARTHRITIS
- ACR Guideline for Management of OA of the Hand, Hip, Knee (2019)
- AAFP Osteoarthritis Guidelines (2012)
PARA AND ADAPTIVE SPORT
- CASEM Athletes with a Disability Handbook (2009)
- SCI Rehabilitation Evidence – Approach to numerous conditions specific to patients with spinal cord injuries
RED-S
- IOC Consensus Statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (2018)