When I was working the National ski team, one aspect that I enjoyed the most was the true team approach. Every single staff member, from coaches, doctors, technicians and media personnel worked together with myself to do what was best for the athlete. Every decision was based on this.
Once I returned to clinic work after 3 years of this, I was disheartened with the lack of teamwork from the practitioners within the community. There are professionals out there who believe they have all the answers and disregard any other options. This is especially bothersome when they employ unsupported techniques and are not backed up by qualifications and experience (but that’s a whole other story). This approach is not worthy of an elite athlete and it’s not worthy of the average person.
At my new practice, restoring this open interdisciplinary communication is one of our primary goals. We work together with the doctors within our practice, personal trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, select chiropractors, massage therapists and you.
Regardless of who you see, ensure they are willing to communicate with other team members (doctors, coaches, etc...) and that they are well qualified to do what they claim to.
Harry
