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Observe and evaluate athletes' mental well-being.
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Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.
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Inform coaches, trainers, or other interested parties regarding the medical conditions of athletes.
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Advise athletes on ways that substances, such as herbal remedies, could affect drug testing results.
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Supervise the rehabilitation of injured athletes.
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Develop and test procedures for dealing with emergencies during practices or competitions.
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Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.
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Record athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
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Record athletes' medical care information, and maintain medical records.
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Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing.
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Develop and prescribe exercise programs, such as off-season conditioning regimens.
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Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries.
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Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
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Provide coaches and therapists with assistance in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
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Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention.
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Examine, evaluate and treat athletes who have been injured or who have medical problems such as exercise-induced asthma.
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Prescribe orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment.
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Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
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Inform athletes about nutrition, hydration, dietary supplements, or uses and possible consequences of medication.
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Advise coaches, trainers, or physical therapists on the proper use of exercises and other therapeutic techniques, and alert them to potentially dangerous practices.
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Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
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Coordinate sports care activities with other experts, including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches.
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Advise athletes, trainers, or coaches to alter or cease sports practices that are potentially harmful.
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Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
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Evaluate and manage chronic pain conditions.
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Attend games and competitions to provide evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries or medical conditions.
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Conduct research in the prevention or treatment of injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise.