Visit the links to learn more about each professional field. Visit some school sites to learn about the programs of study, find out what certifications are required for practicing the profession, and know about the organizations related to that profession. Primary care sports medicine specialists emphasize prevention and rehabilitation in addition to acute treatment. Some perform epidemiological studies to determine the best preventative methods. They offer fitness evaluations, act as team physicians, and work with recreational athletes.
Training is one year after completing the initial residency.
Orthopaedic Medicine Orthopaedic sports medicine is a subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery. It uses the same preventive and therapeutic measures as primary care sports medicine physicians, but treats injuries surgically when necessary. Training in orthopaedic sports medicine is a one-year fellowship following the completion of an orthopaedic surgery residency. Again, the field is diverse, therefore job description is dependent on specific interest. Often jobs are in research and development with specialization in orthopaedics or movement analysis.