sports med

physician

direct athlete to proper health care professional. diagnose injury. decide if athlete returns to play. attend practice and games

chiropractor

treat muscle and skeletal injured through manipulation

podiatrist

care for your feet. trained in surgical procedures. contracts orthotic devices

physical therapist

supervised and developed rehab programs

athletic trainer

primary focus is athlete. educate athlete on injury prevention and management. inform injury protocol from doctor.

massage therapist

treat clients using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissue. help relive pain and increase injuries

exercise physiologist

input on training and conditioning techniques. nutritional considerations.

biomechanist

expertise in analysis of human motion. computer and video equipment to analyze motion

nutritionist

consult large athletic departments. eating programs.

sports psychologist

help with mental matters

coach

understand roles of each person involved in an emergency

strength and conditions specialist

advice atheists on training and conditioning programs