As part of the BSc (Hons) Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy programme in TUS Athlone, our students gain clinical hands-on experience in our student-led clinic, supervised by Certified Athletic Therapists and Chartered Physiotherapists. The Athletic Therapy students assess, diagnose, treat and implement rehabilitation programmes for staff, students, collegiate athletes and local external sporting clubs and organisations. This is a fully operational clinic, providing students the opportunity to put their theoretical and practical skills into practice.

Many patients struggle to adhere to their home exercise rehabilitation programs. The aim of the project is to create and produce a digital suite of exercise prescription videos that athletic therapy students and clinicians can use with their patients in our clinic.

This will allow all students to be actively involved in producing and tailoring individualised and specific digitalised videos for their patients’ rehabilitation and injury management. This will provide students a unique way to be co-creators of their learning, aid in their digital literacy, and develop a very useful and meaningful resource for patients.