American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
For Immediate Release Aug 16, 2007

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS:  Dr. Marc Harwood of Thomas Jefferson University recently co-authored the book, “Minimally Invasive Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine”. The book is an all-encompassing reference on the diagnosis and treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions, which examines developments, therapies, and treatments for common and complex pain disorders affecting the spine, joints, neck, and related structures. The book also explores a wide variety of treatment regimens and procedures, including the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound to safely guide injections and needle placement. This source explores the latest breakthroughs in techniques to minimize pain to improve patient activity and enhance patient mobility.

Dr. Harwood is the Fellowship Director for the Family Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Harwood is a team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and is an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) was organized in 1991 by physicians who recognized the need for an organization within the field of sports medicine that approached athletes, exercising individuals and teams comprehensively with consultative and continuous care of their orthopedic, medical, nutritional and psychosocial issues. Although sports medicine concepts are often thought of in conjunction with professional and elite athletes, these concepts apply to athletes of all levels including grade school, high school, college and recreational athletes. AMSSM is comprised of over 1000 Sports Medicine Physicians whose goal is to provide a link between the rapidly expanding core of knowledge related to sports medicine and its application to patients in a clinical setting.

NOTE: For more information, please contact the AMSSM, 11639 Earnshaw, Overland Park, KS 66210, (913) 327-1415.