Strength and conditioning techniques in the rehabilitation of sports injury.

The job of a strength and conditioning coach is to prepare athletes for a successful outcome in their sport. Methods must be grounded in science and proved effective through research and trial and error. A comprehensive sports performance team includes physician, physical therapist, or athletic trainer; strength and conditioning coach; sport coach; and, when possible, sports psychologist and sports nutritionist. This article serves to help members of a sports performance team gain an understanding of the role of a strength and conditioning coach.