Have you ever worked somewhere that was toxic? No one liked each other. Everyone kept to themselves. Information stayed in one department. We have all been there. Sadly, this happens in sports too. Even though the world of sports looks glamorous on the outside, inside there are the same problems.

Sport coaches would not tell strength coaches the practice plan. Strength coaches are only worried about driving up weight room numbers. The athletic trainers have no idea where or when practice is taking place. Nutritionist doesn’t know who needs what special food. Academics schedules kids classes during practice and lift time. You see where we are going? It can be a mess.

That is, until the concept of high performance entered into sport. Essentially this idea means that information will be shared. And siloed approach will no longer work.

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Interdisciplinary collaboration is key.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to providing the best care for patients. This is especially true in the field of physiotherapy, where physiotherapists must work with a variety of other professionals in order to provide the best possible care. Unfortunately, many physiotherapists are too quick to dismiss the contributions of other professionals, leading to a lack of collaboration and a decrease in the quality of care that is provided.

It is essential that physiotherapists recognize the value of interdisciplinary collaboration. By working together with other professionals, physiotherapists are able to gain a better understanding of the patient’s condition and develop more effective treatment plans. For example, by working with athletic trainers, physiotherapists can gain a better understanding of the physical demands of the sport and develop more effective rehabilitation programs. Similarly, working with strength coaches and personal trainers can provide physiotherapists with valuable insights into the most effective exercises for their patients.



In addition to improving the quality of care that is provided, interdisciplinary collaboration can also help to reduce the risk of injury and improve the overall health of the patient. By working together, professionals from different disciplines can develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of the patient. This can help to reduce the risk of injury and improve the patient’s overall quality of life.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is also essential for the development of new treatments and techniques. By working together, professionals from different disciplines can share their knowledge and experience and develop new and innovative treatments that can help to improve the quality of care that is provided. This can help to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible care and can help to reduce the risk of injury and improve the overall health of the patient.



Ultimately, interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for providing the best possible care for patients. By working together, professionals from different disciplines can share their knowledge and experience and develop new and innovative treatments that can help to improve the quality of care that is provided. This can help to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible care and can help to reduce the risk of injury and improve the overall health of the patient.

Physios lack humility.

Physiotherapists are an integral part of the healthcare system, providing rehabilitation and recovery services to those in need. However, despite their important role, many physiotherapists lack the humility to properly serve their patients. This lack of humility is evidenced by the pompous, arrogant, hierarchical, and elitist attitudes that are pervasive within the profession.

Physiotherapists often have an inferiority complex, feeling as though they are second-best to other healthcare professions such as doctors and surgeons. This feeling of inferiority can lead to an over-complexity in their practices, as they attempt to appear more medical and intelligent than they actually are. This is further exacerbated by the medical system in which they work, which often promotes physiotherapists to take on more medical roles such as prescribing medications and injections.



This lack of humility can also be seen in the way that physiotherapists approach their work. Many physiotherapists are more focused on interventions with medicines and injections than on providing good-quality injury diagnosis, pain diagnosis, and rehabilitation. This is due to the lack of financial incentives or career prospects for physiotherapists who are simply focused on getting people functioning and back to their daily lives after an episode of pain and injury.

The consequences of this lack of humility are far-reaching. Not only does it lead to a decrease in the quality of care that physiotherapists are able to provide, but it also leads to frustration amongst both physiotherapists and patients. It is therefore essential that physiotherapists strive to cultivate a sense of humility in order to provide the best possible care to their patients. Only then will they be able to truly make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Strength coaches aren’t perfect either

Far to often the strength coach is the one who is not collaborating with other people on the high performance staff. He or she will think they are the boss when it comes to the high performance team. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The only one in charge on the high performance team is the high performance manager. He or she with that title is the only one calling the shots. This person needs to have a direct reporting line to the athletic director or general manager.



Often times the S&C coach is this high performance manager. If they are, then yes they can be the one in charge. If they are not, they also need to check their ego at the door and be part of the team like everyone else. When this happens – great things occur. The athlete finally gets put at the center of decision making process. It no longer is about each member of the high performance team getting their job done. The only true measure of success is when the athlete and team succeed.