ACSM Strategic Plan Update: Where We Stand at the Midway Point
We have crossed the halfway point of our three-year strategic plan, and ACSM volunteers, committees and staff continue to diligently work on the five bold goals, making measurable progress across key areas. Each goal is advancing at its own pace, with a strong focus on alignment and process improvements. For only the second time in […]
Get to Know New ACSM President Carrie A. Jaworski, MD, FACSM
The gavel officially passed at the 2025 ACSM Annual Meeting when Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM became the 69th president of ACSM. Having hit the ground running, we asked Carrie about her vision for the next year, what she hopes to accomplish, what’s she’s excited about and more. How long have you been a member of […]
CEO Quarterly Operational Report- July 2025
Now that we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2025, I want to provide an update on the work we’re doing to support our members and certified professionals. The following information is intended to provide key highlights of operational activities including performance data, priority areas of focus, and key information to keep you abreast of our […]
Active Voice | Support During Pregnancy Loss Through Physical Activity
Pregnancy loss (miscarriage) is a common complication during early-stage pregnancy, with approximately 44 pregnancy losses occurring globally each minute. The devastation that accompanies a loss predispose women to psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety. It is estimated that of the women who experience a loss, over a third will experience depression, nearly a quarter […]
Trail Miles, Splashpads, and Pickleball – Oh My! A Closer Look at What’s New in the Fitness Index Report
The 2025 ACSM American Fitness Index has added new indicators: trail miles, splashpads, and pickleball and dual-use courts.
Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q2 2025
CSMR editor-in-Chief Dr. Shawn Kane highlights selected articles published in Current Sports Medicine Reports during Q2, 2025.
Recovery That Keeps You in the Game
As we age it’s important to prioritize athletic recovery. Check out these science-backed tips on recovery for active older adults from Therabody.
Recovery and Return to Play After a Torn Achilles: Outlook for Injured NBA Stars
Learn about the recovery and return to play process for three NBA stars after suffering a torn Achilles in the playoffs.
Hot Topic | Osteoarthritis and Physical Therapy
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability in the middle- an older-age population. There are over 600 million worldwide with OA, the knee being the most affected joint. In the absence of effective non-opioid pharmacologic therapies for knee pain, OA remains a key driver of the opioid epidemic and healthcare […]
Science Spotlight | New ACSM Team Physician Consensus Conference Statement Published
In January 2024, the American College of Sports Medicine Team Physician Consensus Conference (TPCC) produced a new statement, “The Team Physician Consensus Statement 2024 Update” in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and the Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) journals. This latest TPCC consensus statement covers the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of […]