Problemsolving Approach to Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modality Usage

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Problem-solving Approach to Rehabilitation and
Therapeutic Modality Usage
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Problem-solving Approach

• Assess Needs
• Recognize Athletes Problems
• Prioritizing Problems

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Problem-solving Approach

• Develop Plan
• Things to consider
• Healing process
• Pathomechanics
• Psychological status
• Socioeconomic support
• Goal setting
• Short term
• Long term

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Problem-solving Approach

• Develop Plan
• Things to consider
• Goal setting
• Determining modality choice
• AVOID cookbook syndrome

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Problem-solving Approach

• Implement Plan
• Use the plan
• Evaluate the Plan
• Reassess Everyday

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Progressive Model to Rehabilitation

• Pain, swelling and protection
• Restore ROM
• Restore NMC and Muscular endurance
• Restore Strength and Power
• Resume Sport-specific Training

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Legal Aspects of Therapeutic Modality Use

• Documentation
• Legal Boundaries
• Informed Consent
• Negligence