{"id":11018,"date":"2024-04-19T06:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T05:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/?p=11018"},"modified":"2024-04-19T04:47:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T03:47:28","slug":"strength-in-collaboration-the-collaborative-power-of-physiotherapy-and-strength-coaching-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/2024\/04\/19\/strength-in-collaboration-the-collaborative-power-of-physiotherapy-and-strength-coaching-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete\u2019s journey from injury to performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keywords:\u00a0<\/b>Athlete-centred rehabilitation; rehabilitation framework; multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working<\/span><\/p>\n

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Introduction:<\/b><\/p>\n

The interaction between physiotherapists and S&C coaches throughout an athlete\u2019s rehabilitation is a significant one. They work closely from injury onset through to return to performance (RTP), placing the athlete at the centre of the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog series explores the components to achieve a coherent, athlete-centred, performance-focussed rehabilitation approach and the role collaboration plays between physiotherapy and S&C practitioners during their support of the injured athlete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Part-one focuses on the principles including: the working relationship between S&C coach and physiotherapists, outcomes for the rehabilitation process and how these roles support the athlete\u2019s RTP journey. Additionally, the aspects of assessment and planning will be outlined when starting the rehabilitation process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

S&C and Physiotherapist working relationship – the magic formula:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To offer optimal rehabilitation, S&C and physiotherapy practitioners must first identify the key themes of successful rehabilitation, have a clear process in place and follow principles that guide their working relationship (see figure 1).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Figure 1:<\/b> Key themes of a successful rehabilitation<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the rehabilitation focus being the athlete\u2019s health and successful RTP, a strong working relationship between S&C and physiotherapists in an athlete\u2019s RTP process is vital. The cohesion of this relationship is determined by an agreed set of values:<\/span><\/p>\n