How do they match: Sports Medicine Physicians

  • 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.
  • Examine, evaluate and treat athletes who have been injured or who have medical problems such as exercise-induced asthma.
  • Inform athletes about nutrition, hydration, dietary supplements, or uses and possible consequences of medication.
  • Inform coaches, trainers, or other interested parties regarding the medical conditions of athletes.
  • Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries.
  • Record athletes' medical care information, and maintain medical records.
  • Record athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
  • Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.

  • Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs.