How do they match: Sports Medicine Physicians

  • Sports Medicine Physicians

  • Physician
  • Physician Practice Coder
  • Athletic Team Physician
  • Nonsurgical Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
  • Orthopedic Physician
  • Orthopedic Physician Assistant
  • Orthopedic Surgery Physician
  • Orthopedic Team Physician
  • Orthopedics Physician
  • Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
  • Sports Physician
  • Sports Medicine Physician
  • Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
  • Team Physician

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

  • Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries.
  • Prescribe orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment.
  • Advise coaches, trainers, or physical therapists on the proper use of exercises and other therapeutic techniques, and alert them to potentially dangerous practices.
  • Conduct research in the prevention or treatment of injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise.
  • Coordinate sports care activities with other experts, including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches.
  • Develop and prescribe exercise programs, such as off-season conditioning regimens.
  • Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
  • Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention.
  • Record athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
  • Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing.
  • Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.

  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.