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For Sports Medicine Physicians

Pain Management Training for Sports Medicine Physicians

Expand your interventional capabilities with advanced pain management training. Our AAOPM-certified courses provide hands-on training in joint injections, nerve blocks, ultrasound-guided procedures, and NCV/EMG diagnostics—taught by expert faculty.

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The AAOPM Difference

Why Choose AAOPM

More than training — a complete ecosystem designed to help you succeed in interventional pain management.

100K+ Healthcare Professionals

Join a Thriving Community

You're not alone on this journey. Connect with over 100,000 healthcare professionals in our exclusive community forum. Share experiences, ask clinical questions, get real advice from peers who've been where you are, and build relationships that last beyond the classroom.

Peer support network Clinical discussions Business insights

Hands-On Live Training

Practice on real patients under expert supervision. Our small-group format ensures personalized attention and immediate feedback. Available for beginners through advanced providers.

Beginner → Advanced

Business & Marketing

"How do I grow my pain management practice?" — the #1 question we hear. We answer it with comprehensive marketing strategies, patient acquisition tactics, and practice growth education.

#1 Question Answered

Mentorship & Guidance

Personal support at every step. Our faculty are here to guide your journey into interventional pain management.

Tools & Resources

KPI calculators, treatment protocols, consent forms, and business templates included.

Trusted Vendors

Exclusive discounts on supplies, equipment, and services from vetted partners.

Job Placement

Access our exclusive board connecting you with clinics hiring pain management providers.

A Proven Framework for Success

Trust the system that's helped 100,000+ students successfully expand their pain management capabilities and build thriving practices. From your first injection to a comprehensive pain program, we've mapped the path.

Practice Growth

Why Sports Medicine Physicians Are Adding Interventional Pain Procedures

Athletes and active patients increasingly seek comprehensive care that addresses both acute injuries and chronic pain conditions.

  • Comprehensive Athletic Care: Treat the full spectrum of sports injuries—from acute trauma to chronic overuse conditions—with interventional techniques that accelerate recovery and return to play.
  • Regenerative Medicine Integration: Combine PRP, ultrasound-guided injections, and other regenerative therapies with your sports medicine expertise for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Competitive Advantage: Athletes seek physicians who can provide immediate, in-office treatments rather than referrals, positioning your practice as a one-stop sports medicine destination.
  • Insurance Reimbursement: Pain management procedures are well-established with CPT codes and typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers—adding revenue streams to your practice.
  • Diagnostic Precision: Add NCV/EMG testing to diagnose nerve injuries, entrapment syndromes, and radiculopathies common in athletes, improving treatment accuracy.

Popular Pain Management Courses

Our most popular pain management training courses. Expand your interventional capabilities with hands-on procedural training from expert physicians.

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Scope of Practice for Sports Medicine Physicians

Understanding your capabilities and opportunities in interventional pain management for athletic populations.

Revenue Potential

In-office procedures reduce referrals and keep revenue within your practice while improving patient convenience.

$250K+ additional annual revenue

Key Procedures for Athletes

  • Joint injections (knee, shoulder, hip)
  • Tendon sheath injections
  • Bursa injections
  • Ultrasound-guided procedures
  • PRP & regenerative therapies

Diagnostic Services

Add NCV/EMG diagnostic testing to identify nerve injuries, entrapment syndromes, and sports-related neuropathies—essential for comprehensive athlete care and accurate return-to-play decisions.

Faster Return to Play

In-office interventional procedures reduce wait times for athletes, allowing faster treatment and quicker return to training and competition.

Board Certification

AAOPM offers board certification pathways in pain management. Additional credentials demonstrate your expertise to patients, sports teams, and referring physicians while enhancing your professional standing in the sports medicine community.

Getting Started

Begin with joint injections and ultrasound-guided procedures—skills that immediately complement your sports medicine practice. Progress to regenerative medicine techniques like PRP and expand into nerve blocks and diagnostic testing as your program grows.

Course Calendar

Pain Management Training Courses

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about pain management training for sports medicine physicians.

Sports medicine physicians can expand their procedural skills with training in joint injections (knee, shoulder, hip, ankle), trigger point injections, nerve blocks, ultrasound-guided procedures, NCV/EMG diagnostic testing, and regenerative medicine techniques like PRP. Our courses are designed to complement your existing sports medicine expertise with interventional pain management skills.
All AAOPM courses are AAOPM certified. Additionally, select courses may award AMA PRA Category 1 Credits when applicable based on course requirements. Upon successful completion, you receive an AAOPM Certificate of Completion documenting your training.
Yes, AAOPM offers dedicated ultrasound-guided pain management training. Our courses teach you how to use diagnostic ultrasound for precise needle placement in joint injections, nerve blocks, and soft tissue procedures. Ultrasound guidance is particularly valuable in sports medicine for accurately treating athletic injuries and improving patient outcomes.
Our courses combine didactic lectures covering anatomy, injection techniques, patient selection, and safety protocols with extensive hands-on training. Participants practice procedures under direct supervision of expert faculty in small group settings, ensuring personalized attention and immediate feedback. Courses range from 1-3 days depending on the program.
Yes, most pain management procedures are covered by insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Joint injections, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and NCV/EMG diagnostic studies are typically reimbursable procedures with established CPT codes, making pain management an excellent addition to your sports medicine practice.
AAOPM provides ongoing support including access to our professional community, clinical resources, and faculty consultations. We offer refresher courses, advanced training opportunities, and board certification pathways for practitioners seeking to demonstrate expertise in pain management. Our team is available to answer clinical questions as you begin performing new procedures.

Ready to Expand Your Sports Medicine Practice?

Join thousands of sports medicine physicians who have advanced their interventional capabilities with AAOPM training. Register today or speak with our team.

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