Perceptions of Physical Therapy and The Role of Physical Therapists  In Injury Prevention Among Professional Basketball Players: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Injury prevention is critical in competitive professional sports, however, the role of physical therapists in this aspect of healthcare is not fully understood.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to describe professional basketball players' perceptions of physical therapy (PT) and physical therapists' role in injury prevention.

Study design

Qualitative, semi-structured interview.

Methods

Thirty-five professional basketball players (mean age 23.1 years ± 3.9; 42% female; 72% African American; 90% college graduates) from over 20 teams participated. Athletes participated in semi-structured interviews that focused on injury prevention and utilization of PT services. Two researchers coded the transcripts, organized the findings into general categories,

SUBMITTER: Marks A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10547088 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature