Integration of Athletic Training Services on a Smokejumper Base: A Descriptive Study

Isabella G. Callis; Valerie J. Moody

doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000002417

Integration of Athletic Training Services on a Smokejumper Base: A Descriptive Study

Isabella G. Callis
, Valerie J. Moody

School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training

University of Montana

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Abstract

Objective: To examine utilization of an athletic trainer (AT) at a Smokejumper base throughout fire season and document Smokejumper satisfaction with services provided. Methods: The AT documented patient encounters with Smokejumpers who were invited to complete a five-part injury prevention movement and mobility assessment (MMS) during fire season with follow up consultations to incorporate injury prevention strategies. Smokejumpers were asked to complete an AT satisfaction survey (ATSS) at the end of season. Results: One hundred ninety-two documented patient encounters revealed four primary reasons for AT consultation: exercise prescription (31%, n ¼ 59/192); MMS (30%, n ¼ 58/192); injury consultation (27%, n ¼ 51/192); and patient education (12%, n ¼ 24/192). Likert scores on the ATSS ranged from 4.67 to 4.92 out of a possible 5. Conclusions: Alth-Although continued research into Smokejumper injuries is critical, it is evident that Smokejumpers are interested in having direct access to AT services.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	E8-E12
Journal	Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Volume	64
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002417
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

Funding

This project was funded by the US Forest Service National Technology and Development Center grant 16-CR-11138200-005. The views and conclusions contained herein are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies or endorsements, either expressed or implied, of United States Forest Service or the U.S. Government.

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16-CR-11138200-005

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Injury prevention
Smokejumper
Wildland firefighter

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