When Mario is injured in his tennis match, he asks his parents how long he has to sit out of tennis before he can play again. His parents are not sports medicine professionals and need to seek professional advice. Who should his parents consult to get the MOST accurate information about Mario’s timeline to return to play?

A team physician is a medical professional qualified to assess Mario’s injury and advise when it is safe for him to return to tennis. A coach, personal trainer, or massage therapist may offer support, but they are not the best source for an accurate medical return-to-play timeline.

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