team physician
Locker room medic
A team physician is a doctor who provides medical care for an athletic team, handling injuries, evaluating players' fitness to compete, and overseeing their physical health throughout the season.
The role involves both emergency sideline care during games and ongoing treatment: The team physician cleared her to return after the concussion protocol.
- sports medicineHealthcare for athletic injuries
- athletic trainerSports injury prevention specialist
- training roomAthletic preparation space
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
- medical tentTemporary care shelter
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- sports personnelhead coach, assistant manager, athletic trainer, equipment manager, athletic director
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