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The profession of OT has yet to be widely acknowledged and recognized within the world of sports (Reed, 2011). There is currently a lack of research related to OT's role in working with athletes who have sustained sports-related injuries. Although occupational therapists are currently working with athletes on sports rehabilitation and recovery, there is uncertainty within the profession regarding the presence of occupation-based practice (OBP) in the population of athletes and within the sports rehabilitation setting. The project aims to advocate for the profession of OT in sports rehabilitation and recovery and increase awareness of the importance of OBP when working with athletes who have sustained sports-related injuries. Through an OT lens, understanding OT's current role in sports rehabilitation and exploring the need for OBP within interventions may support the population's needs in returning to their desired sport.
Publication Date
Fall 12-8-2022
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
occupation-based, sports rehabilitation, athletic injuries
Medical Subject Headings
Athletes, Athletic Injuries, Return to Sport, Occupational Therapy
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy | Sports Sciences
Recommended Citation
Taylor, B., MacDermott, S., & Gerzmehale, J. (2022, December 8). Exploring Occupation-Based Practice for Athletes with Sports-Related Injuries. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2022/1
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Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 8, 2022.