Advocacy for On-Campus Occupational Therapy in College Athletics

Authors

Doyle C. Taylor, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Keisa Boykin, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This project focuses on a growing issue in college sports: the lack of accessible, specialized rehabilitation for student-athletes. Many universities rely on off-campus providers for occupational therapy, which often leads to delays in treatment, missed appointments, and inconsistent care. To address this gap, the project advocates for the integration of occupational therapists directly into athletic departments. By developing and delivering educational workshops, distributing advocacy materials, and engaging with key stakeholders, the project highlights how on-campus OT services can streamline care, improve recovery outcomes, and support both the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes. The goal is to bring awareness to OT’s unique value in sports medicine and push for its inclusion as a standard part of collegiate athlete healthcare.

Publication Date

Spring 4-11-2025

Publisher

University of St Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupational therapy, Sports medicine, Sports, College athletics, College athletes, Athletes, Outpatient, Orthopedics

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational therapy, Sports medicine, Sports, Outpatients, Orthopedics

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Sports Sciences

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 11, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Taylor, D. C., & Boykin, K. (2025, April 11). Advocacy for On-Campus Occupational Therapy in College Athletics. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/68

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