How do they match: Sports Medicine Physicians

  • Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

  • Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
  • Attend games and competitions to provide evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries or medical conditions.
  • Coordinate sports care activities with other experts, including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches.
  • Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
  • Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.