# Sports Medicine Physicians > Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities. - Code: 29-1229.06 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-1229) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 27 tasks (26 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1229.06 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-1229.06.json ## What the work is made of 1. Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Core task · Task 17281 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2012 2. Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures. Core task · Task 17273 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 3. Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury. Core task · Task 17257 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 4. Record athletes' medical care information, and maintain medical records. Core task · Task 17268 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 5. Record athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations. Core task · Task 17265 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 6. Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries. Core task · Task 17276 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2012 7. Coordinate sports care activities with other experts, including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches. Core task · Task 17278 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 8. Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention. Core task · Task 17270 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 9. Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills. Core task · Task 17259 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 10. Advise athletes, trainers, or coaches to alter or cease sports practices that are potentially harmful. Core task · Task 17263 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2012 11. Inform coaches, trainers, or other interested parties regarding the medical conditions of athletes. Core task · Task 17269 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2012 12. Examine, evaluate and treat athletes who have been injured or who have medical problems such as exercise-induced asthma. Core task · Task 17280 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 13. Supervise the rehabilitation of injured athletes. Core task · Task 17266 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 14. Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing. Core task · Task 17267 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 15. Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries. Core task · Task 17272 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 16. Inform athletes about nutrition, hydration, dietary supplements, or uses and possible consequences of medication. Core task · Task 17274 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 17. Develop and test procedures for dealing with emergencies during practices or competitions. Core task · Task 17277 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 18. Attend games and competitions to provide evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries or medical conditions. Core task · Task 17264 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2012 19. Advise coaches, trainers, or physical therapists on the proper use of exercises and other therapeutic techniques, and alert them to potentially dangerous practices. Core task · Task 17279 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 20. Observe and evaluate athletes' mental well-being. Core task · Task 17258 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2012 21. Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites. Core task · Task 17255 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2012 22. Conduct research in the prevention or treatment of injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise. Core task · Task 17262 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 23. Prescribe orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment. Core task · Task 17271 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2012 24. Evaluate and manage chronic pain conditions. Core task · Task 17275 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2012 25. Develop and prescribe exercise programs, such as off-season conditioning regimens. Core task · Task 17260 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 26. Provide coaches and therapists with assistance in selecting and fitting protective equipment. Core task · Task 17256 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2012 27. Advise athletes on ways that substances, such as herbal remedies, could affect drug testing results. Supplemental task · Task 17261 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2012 ## More in Healthcare Practitioners - [Acupuncturists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1291.00): 18 tasks - [Acute Care Nurses](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1141.01): 26 tasks - [Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1141.02): 24 tasks - [Allergists and Immunologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1229.01): 16 tasks - [Anesthesiologist Assistants](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1071.01): 16 tasks - [Anesthesiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1211.00): 18 tasks - [Art Therapists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1129.01): 25 tasks - [Athletic Trainers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-9091.00): 23 tasks - [Audiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1181.00): 22 tasks - [Cardiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1212.00): 26 tasks - [Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-2031.00): 21 tasks - 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