Jay Vines

The American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of sports-related injuries through research and education. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL. ASMI specializes in clinical and biomechanical research, including motion capture and cadaver joint biomechanics, focusing on injury mechanisms, surgical outcomes, rehabilitation, and injury prevention for athletes of all ages. The institute offers educational programs such as student research internships, medical student research fellowships, athletic training residencies, and specialized fellowships in orthopaedic sports medicine, primary care sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, and athletic training. ASMI conducts courses and conferences for sports medicine professionals and provides facilities including a biomechanics laboratory, bioskills lab, and sports medicine library. The institute supports community engagement through events and partnerships with athletic teams and organizations, and offers biomechanical pitching evaluations and educational resources through its online store. The company was founded by James R. Andrews.