Who’s on the Team for Function or Sports Performance Enhancement?
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Jennifer Penn, PT, DPT
Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
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Function or sports performance requires movement control which ensues from a cycle of sensory input (vision, somatosensation, and vestibular), central nervous system processing, and motor output. A healthy individual standing on a surface that suddenly moves – for example standing in a bus - will maintain their balance and stay upright after the movement is seen by the eyes, felt by the sensory receptors in the muscles, and detected by the vestibular system, ideally all three systems providing congruent information. The brain integrates all sensory input, recalls strategies, barters with both positive and negative performance memories, and sends out the call for a motor response. The musculoskeletal system must then be able to accurately and efficiently produce the needed action, guided by sensory feedback that occurs within milliseconds. If any one part of this cycle is inefficient, the motor performance is impaired. Oculo-visual, neuromuscular, vestibular, or central processing impairments may all negatively impact performance.
That is why an array of professionals (kinesiologists, optometrists, physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, and movement scientists) are concerned with optimization of movement function or performance. The detection and quantification of impaired body functions and structures involved in the control of movements require sensitive and system-specific evaluation tools. Improvement in any one system may not translate to optimal performance or function. The best outcomes can be obtained from an interprofessional team approach to care by practitioners who strive to improve their patient/client overall function. For example, physical therapists who are movement specialists, not only focus on strengthening muscles, but provide challenges that will improve the overall motor planning. Overall, for the goal of function or sports performance enhancement to be optimized, it must include all the professionals who can contribute their expertise to a thorough evaluation of all body systems involved.
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Further interprofessional education (IPE) efforts are being championed at the physical therapy level from the
National Interprofessional Education Consortium
(NIPEC), a consortium under American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). The mission of NIPEC is to advance physical therapy as an integral component of interprofessional education and practice through collaboration with other organizations nationally and internationally. Please visit the NIPEC website for a plethora of
IPE resources
. This picture is several of the NIPEC members at the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) this past January in Washington, DC.
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National Interprofessional Healthcare Month
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April was IPE month; these are a few ways in which your NAP colleagues promoted IPE for the month.
Check out how the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrated April as IPE month:
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NAP 2019 Forum Keynote Speakers: Presentation Recordings Now Available!
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One Team-One Health-One Mission: The Trifecta to Advancing the Nation’s Health
Health care professionals play a fundamental role in the cauldron of health care. The current environment creates numerous opportunities and challenges. Attendees heard the perspective of 11
th
United States Public Health Service Chief Nurse Officer regarding her outlook in addressing the changing health care landscape and how to navigate the complex times from public health crises and to marginalized populations. As a practicing nurse practitioner with pioneering roles in global health diplomacy in her career, she shared her unique clinical insight and advocacy experience through government, education and public service.
Rear Admiral Susan Orsega
, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, Chief Nurse Officer, Assistant Surgeon General, United States Public Health Service
An interdisciplinary approach to managing chronic pain in primary care
In this session, participants heard about a pilot program at the Philadelphia VAMC that is addressing the needs of high-risk patients with chronic pain and substance use disorder. Dr. Chhabra shared how the opioid crisis is impacting the management of chronic pain, and the risks it poses to patients with complex medical needs. This session also described the implementation of the clinic and the development of an interdisciplinary approach to managing complex patients in primary care.
Manik Chhabra
, MD
I Hope You Dance: A Person-Centered Journey for Quality Healthcare
Thrown from “a perfect life” into a new “paraplegic reality” following a motor vehicle accident, Vicky has been on a path of recovery and endless person-centered advocacy for almost 20 years. Her strength, determination and perseverance has guided her on a quest to regain health and well-being, as well as a sense of normalcy for her family. In the closing keynote, Vicky shared her powerful story, which has occurred over a passage of time, using videos and conversation. It has been shared with thousands of healthcare providers across the nation and brings the message of what is needed to give the best quality care possible. Vicky reminded us about “what matters most” during the healing process and offered suggestions to interprofessional care providers when caring for patients and families during their times of greatest need and through every step of their journey.
Vicky Schmidt
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NAP Survey Registry: Stay Tuned for Updates on Academy Participation
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Don't forget to complete the pilot survey put together by the NAP Strategic Plan IPE/IPCP Shared Work Group! The group has developed a survey tool and
registry
for information sharing, new research initiatives, replication and shared dissemination of evidence-based outcomes from interprofessional work. The registry will be used to collect information you wish to share with other NAP members to encourage collaboration and resource sharing across Academies. As a NAP member, you are invited to participate! Information will then be posted to the File Library folders of the
Members community
within
myNAP
, and then the registry can be accessed using your NAP login information. Thank you in advance!
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Save the Date for the NAP 2020 Forum!
March 12-14, 2020
San Diego, CA
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
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We're sailing to San Diego!
Abstract submissions opening this summer
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