JOSPT Insights Ep 106: Sports rehabilitation meets sports performance, with Dr Carol Mack
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Oct 24, 2022 Dr. Carol Mack, director of education content for the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy and a business owner, explores the intersection of sports rehabilitation and performance. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various professionals to optimize athlete recovery. Dr. Mack discusses the pros and cons of cash-based versus insurance-based therapy models. She also shares insights on interdisciplinary connections in sports performance, encouraging clinicians to engage with strength coaches and sports scientists for enhanced patient care.
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Overlap of Sports Performance and Rehab
- Sports PTs branching into performance training offer comprehensive patient care.
- This approach can create conflict with strength coaches or dilute expertise.
Collaboration in Sports Performance
- PTs should guide athletes through return-to-sport and return-to-performance phases.
- Collaboration with other professionals is key, recognizing individual strengths.
Advice for Eager Clinicians
- Balance eagerness to learn with honesty about strengths and weaknesses.
- Seek advice from experts; build your network and avoid stepping on toes.