Sports Medicine Careers

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  1. 3. THERAPIST Therapist who assists patients in regaining skills needed for daily life after injury.
  2. 4. PSYCHOLOGIST Professional who helps athletes manage mental stress, motivation, and performance anxiety.
  3. 5. Another term used internationally for a physical therapist.
  4. 6. TRAINER Health care professional trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat sports-related injuries.
  5. 10. SURGEON Surgeon who specializes in repairing bones, joints, and ligaments injured in sports.
  6. 11. AND CONDITIONING COACH Specialist who designs programs to improve athletes’ strength, speed, and endurance.
  7. 12. PHYSICIAN The medical professional responsible for athletes’ overall health on the field.
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  1. 1. MEDICINE PHYSICIAN U.S. Air Force sports medicine professional who handles injuries, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
  2. 2. PHYSIOLOGIST Specialist who studies how the body responds to physical activity and designs fitness programs.
  3. 7. Person who manages the athletes, strategies, and training plans for a team.
  4. 8. THERAPIST Therapist who helps athletes recover mobility and strength after injuries.
  5. 9. NUTRITIONIST Expert who creates nutrition plans to enhance athletic performance.