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ROLE OF SPORT REHAB |
A Graduate Sport Rehabilitator (GSR) is a graduate level autonomous healthcare practitioner
specialising in musculoskeletal management, exercise based rehabilitation and fitness.
Sport Rehabilitators have graduated with a degree in Sport Rehabilitation, a course of study suitable
for them to be recognised as a graduate member of the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and
Trainers (BASRaT), the United Kingdom professional body for Graduate Sports Rehabilitators. The Sport
Rehabilitator offers the individual unique skills to allow continued optimal participation in their
chosen activity. The information below outlines the domains, tasks, knowledge and skill statements, which
delineate the role of the GSR.
1. Recognition, evaluation and assessment
The GSR should adhere to BASRaT Code of Ethics and hold at all times appropriate current
insurance and first aid certification. The GSR should work within their scope of practice
and professional competency at all times, extending and maintaining this via Continuing
Professional Development. As a part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the GSR
should communicate and refer appropriately to the other professionals. In addition the
GSR has a professional responsibility to maintain and manage accurate medical records.
2. Prevention
The GSR has the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise the risks associated with
injury and implement an appropriate plan to minimize these risks. This involves the planning,
implementation and interpretation of pre-participation screening, to identify potential
predisposing factors to musculoskeletal injury and health related disorders. From these
findings the GSR has the ability to synthesize information and formulate an appropriate
evidence based intervention.
3. Recognition and Evaluation of the Individual
The GSR has the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise and evaluate the status of
the individual and from this information determine the appropriate course of management.
This evaluation involves a biopsychosocial approach that incorporates neuromusculoskeletal,
physiological and psychosocial approaches, with full consideration of health and lifestyle
factors. A clinical impression is formulated from which an appropriate evidence based
management plan is developed.
4. Management of the Individual -
Therapeutic Intervention, Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement
Following appropriate assessment the GSR has the knowledge and skills necessary to
facilitate the recovery of function, return to physical activity, and high levels of
performance through a clinically reasoned approach, which incorporates evidenced based
therapeutic intervention, and exercise. Throughout the management of the individual, the
GSR has the skills to objectively monitor the intervention strategy and determine the need
for appropriate modification. A holistic approach allows optimal recovery, through
consideration of the multifactorial needs of the individual.
5. Immediate Care
The GSR has appropriate knowledge and skill in the application of recognised measures
of care including basic life support and first aid for life threatening and other emergency
situations. The GSR is also capable of evaluating acute injury and illness and subsequently
make an informed decision based on the indications and contraindications initiating care or
return to participation.
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