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A C Fisher1, K C Scriber, M L Matheny
1A. Craig Fisher is Professor at Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Journal of Athletic Training
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) must understand psychosocial factors to improve patient adherence to sports injury rehabilitation. Effective interaction and motivational strategies are key for successful treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation Science
- Psychosocial Factors in Sports
Background:
- Treatment adherence in sports medicine is increasingly recognized as a complex issue.
- Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) require more than just clinical knowledge; effective patient interaction is crucial for rehabilitation success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the critical role of psychosocial factors in enhancing patient adherence to athletic injury rehabilitation.
- To provide insights into effective athletic trainer-athlete interaction patterns and motivational strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of contemporary sports medicine research.
- Analysis of established athletic trainer-athlete interaction models.
- Discussion of motivational strategies applicable to sports rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Psychosocial factors significantly influence rehabilitation adherence in athletes.
- Specific interaction patterns and motivational techniques can improve patient engagement and outcomes.
- ATCs must integrate psychosocial considerations into their practice.
Conclusions:
- Successful athletic injury treatment hinges on addressing psychosocial elements alongside clinical protocols.
- Athletic trainers play a vital role in fostering adherence through effective communication and motivation.
- Further research into optimizing ATC-athlete relationships can advance sports rehabilitation.
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