| Autor: |
Leddington Wright, Sheila, Bloxham, Alison, Hames, Thomas, Price, Mike |
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Physical Therapy in Sport; Sep2019, Vol. 39, p114-119, 6p |
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To investigate manual therapist's knowledge and beliefs of working with Transplantee Athletes (TxA) at Transplant Games. On-line questionnaire. Thirty present and previous members of Transplant Sport 'therapy team' (age; 35 ± 14 years, 24 female). Questions concerned demographics and general information on the background of the therapists. Closed questions with rating statements concerning beliefs when treating TxA and open questions asking for advice the participants would give to colleagues and further information they would like to have available to them. TxA were thought to be a vulnerable group of athletes requiring special precautions and considerations. Two areas of information evolved: "general advice for TxA management" and "specific advice for therapists". General advice was to understand TxAs and be vigilant with hygiene. Specific therapy advice was to avoid grade V manipulations and care with taping and massage, because of complications resulting from side effects of long-term medication. There appears to be a lack of research-based evidence to guide practitioners in their management of TxAs. Generic, good advice is now available from experienced practitioners however there is a paucity of research evidence to support this. Thus, there is a potential danger of being overcautious in approaches to treatment which ultimately may impact on athletic performance. • Athletes competing following a life-saving transplant are increasingly being seen by physical therapists. • Transplant athletes are considered vulnerable. • Awareness in the impact of transplant surgery is essential to avoid deleterious effects on performance. • Practitioners need to be knowledgeable and appropriately cautious in their approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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