Sports medicine surgeons, more commonly known as orthopaedic surgeons, provide diagnosis and treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders that are caused by or affect athletic performance. In addition to performing surgical procedures, these professionals also offer nonsurgical treatments, provide athletes with nonsurgical rehabilitation strategies and counsel them on lifestyle changes that can support recovery and/or help them manage a particular condition. They commonly work in hospitals, academic medical centers and sports-focused health clinics.