Membership Information The American Canine Sports Medicine Association was developed to address the medical and surgical problems encountered in the canine athlete. By investigating these problems, we can provide information useful in all breeds of dogs. Sports medicine has evolved due to the special requirements for performance placed upon the canine athlete. The tried and true methodologies employed in the past are often inadequate for establishing competitive levels of athletic performance. The ACSMA strives to promote the health of the canine athlete as we establish the art and science required to achieve this goal. Sports medicine includes all aspects of veterinary medicine. The scope of canine sports medicine includes traditional medical and surgical problems, prevention and treatment of performance injuries, orthopedics, gait analysis, nutrition, thermo regulation, and exercise physiology. The list is unlimited and no area of expertise is left unexplored. As solutions to these problems are pursued, we hope to bring the answers to the veterinary population. We also aim to promote education and research into these areas of interest. The ACSMA welcomes all veterinarians and canine sports medicine professionals (for example, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, trainers) to join the organization. The ACSMA provides a wide variety of continuing education and original research. The ACSMA publishes a newsletter four times a year. The annual symposium features current topics relating to the canine  athlete. All members receive a copy of the proceedings as part of the annual mailing at the end of the year. You are invited to become a member and contribute your ideas, philosophies, research, and expertise. Application for Membership Membership is limited to Veterinarians and other animal health related professionals. To apply for ACSMA membership, click here  and print the application. Mail to the address below with the appropriate membership fee. Membership dues are: $35 for all USA addresses $45 for Canada and all other addresses outside the USA $10 for professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students for USA addresses, and $15 for student addresses outside the USA The membership year extends from January 1 to December 31 or August 1 to July 31, depending on the time of year membership application is made. Make checks payable and mail to: American Canine Sports Medicine Association PO Box 07412 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Copyright © 2008 American Canine Sports Medicine Association For more information, e-mail postmaster@acsma.org