Therapists who treat sports-related injuries frequently have to use a significant
amount of creativity to return the injured athlete to their activity. In addition,
we might be asked to protect the athlete from injuries that could occur. Our decisions
on what materials to use can also be difficult, based on the environment in which
the athlete performs their sports. In this particular article, the author has the
challenge of providing something for the divers that is water resistant and does not
limit their performance.—Peggy Fillion, OTR/L, CHT, Practice Forum Editor
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