Sports Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Sports medicine nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who help individuals and teams optimize their health, wellbeing, and performance in physical activities. They have knowledge and expertise in the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of common sports-related injuries and illnesses, thus providing an essential link between general medical practitioners and other specialists in the world of sports medicine. In addition to providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, sports medicine nurse practitioners are skilled in the management of physical and nutrition assessments, risk assessments, and injury prevention strategies. They may also serve as an educator and resource for individuals, athletes, and teams, teaching injury prevention and management as well as training athletes for improved performance.