Metal bars : a case study

Presents a real-life case study in which a sports physiotherapist refuses to comply with a player request to strap metal bars onto his forearm for the sole purpose of enabling himself to inflict harm on members of the opposing team. Discusses any further action that may be required to prevent such h...

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Published in:The New Zealand journal of sports medicine 2014, Vol.41, p.8-10
Main Authors: Anderson, Lynley C, Burt, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Physical therapist and patient
Physical therapists
Prevention
Professional ethics
Sports physical therapists
Violence in sports
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Summary:Presents a real-life case study in which a sports physiotherapist refuses to comply with a player request to strap metal bars onto his forearm for the sole purpose of enabling himself to inflict harm on members of the opposing team. Discusses any further action that may be required to prevent such harm, but recognises that this action may affect the physiotherapist's ongoing role with the team. Sets out a range of resources that might assist a sports clinician to make robust decisions. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:1175-6063
0110-6384