Which professionals may be involved in injury management and rehab, and what are their roles?

• A. Sports therapist/physiotherapist (assessment and rehab), physician (clearance), coach (training adaptation), S&C coach (conditioning).
• B. Only the athlete.
• C. No professionals are needed.
• D. Only a physician.

Answer: (A)

Injury management and rehab is best supported by a multidisciplinary team. A sports therapist or physiotherapist handles assessment and rehabilitation, guiding the healing process and ensuring exercises progress safely. A physician provides medical clearance to return to sport, confirming medical stability and ruling out risks. The coach adapts training to fit the rehab phase, helping maintain movement patterns and sport-specific skills without overstressing healing tissues. An S&C coach designs conditioning to rebuild strength, power, and endurance and to lower re-injury risk. This combination ensures medical safety, appropriate progression, and full readiness for return to performance, rather than relying on the athlete alone or on a single professional.