How do they match: Sports Medicine Physicians

  • Advise coaches, trainers, or physical therapists on the proper use of exercises and other therapeutic techniques, and alert them to potentially dangerous practices.
  • Attend games and competitions to provide evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries or medical conditions.
  • Conduct research in the prevention or treatment of injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise.
  • Develop and prescribe exercise programs, such as off-season conditioning regimens.
  • Evaluate and manage chronic pain conditions.
  • Inform coaches, trainers, or other interested parties regarding the medical conditions of athletes.

  • Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
  • Develop exercise or conditioning programs.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.