title: Sports medicine. 5. The physiatrist as team physician.
abstract: This self-directed learning module highlights important aspects of the evaluation and care of the injured athlete by a team physician. It is part of the chapter on sports medicine in the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article covers the components of a preparticipation examination, the on-field evaluation of head, spine, and limb injuries, and return-to-play criteria after specific injuries. Sports medicine for the physically challenged athlete, medicolegal considerations for the team physician, and anabolic steroids are also reviewed.
authors: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611.
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Press
authors: C K
authors: CK
authors: Akau
authors: B L
authors: BL
authors: Bowyer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010808:Physical Examination; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000193:education; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000193:education; D000078329:Workforce