Focused on the mission: 4 considerations when treating the tactical athlete, with Dr John Fraser

Tactical athletes work and cope with injury in complex and often changing environments. In today’s episode, Dr John J Fraser shares his expertise and advice on working with tactical athletes, such as military, fire, and police. He explains the most common injuries, what makes a tactical athlete different than other athletes, how musculoskeletal rehabilitation clinicians can best communicate their allyship, and the #1 thing to remember when working with tactical athletes.

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