Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions related to sports and physical activity. It encompasses a wide range of medical and health-related fields, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, orthopedics, sports psychology, nutrition, and physical therapy. Sports medicine professionals work with athletes and active individuals of all ages and skill levels to help them perform at their best and recover from injuries. They may provide medical care on the sidelines during games and competitions, perform pre-participation physical exams, develop injury prevention and rehabilitation programs, and advise athletes on nutrition and performance-enhancing techniques.