An introduction to multidisciplinary care

A multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to treatment involves professionals from a range of fields to produce a comprehensive recovery plan for an athlete or patient.  

This has become common practice in the treatment of many different illnesses and conditions. Studies have shown that MDTs lead to better outcomes for cancer patients, and it can reduce older peoples’ need to seek in-patient treatment. In elite sport, the latest innovations in physiotherapy, nutrition, sport & exercise medicine and other specialist fields are used in tandem for prevention and treatment, reducing the burden of injury on their athletes.  

On the inaugural episode of our new podcast, we speak to Pure Sport Medicine’s Chief Clinical Officer, Claire Small, and Medical Director, Dr John Etherington, to explain this concept in more detail. Here’s what they covered:  

• The core principles of an MDT (1:30) 
• How an MDT might be used to treat a common knee injury (3:30) 
• How an MDT differs to single-discipline approach in practice (12:00) 
• The benefits of an MDT for the patient (16:00) 
• How an MDT can benefit all types of patient profiles, injuries and common health problems (19:30) 
• The role an MDT can play in informing patients, and reducing the risk of ongoing injury (32:15)  
• How clinicians use technology to provide best-in-class care (38:00) 

https://puresportsmed.com/team/claire-small 
https://puresportsmed.com/team/dr-john-etherington-cbe 

Pure Sports Medicine is the UK’s leading provider of musculoskeletal, sport and exercise medicine, providing access to the highest standards of non-surgical medical care delivered by our team of world-class specialists working together all under one roof. Our team approach means efficient and effective treatment with same day referrals where needed to ensure you have the exact people around you that you need.

In this podcast we hand the mic to our team of experts including, Physiotherapists, Sport & Exercise Medicine consultants, Nutritionists, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Soft Tissue Therapists and many more, to bring you the most up-to-date information and advice to help you achieve your sporting or fitness goals. We'll give you tips on avoiding injury and managing new or ongoing conditions with the goal of helping you get back to your best.

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