Rehabilitation Process
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Application
- NSO submits an application form via Athlete Management System (AMS)
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Initial Review and Planning
- A consultation between AIS IR Staff and NSO/NIN team outlines the terms and goals of the rehabilitation period
- Initial athlete review by AIS multidisciplinary team and written report provided to NSO/NIN
- Development of Rehabilitation Plan in consultation with NSO/NIN
- Review meeting with AIS Intensive Rehabilitation team, NSO and athlete with agreement of rehabilitation plan by all parties
- Opt out for both NSO and AIS
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Implementation
- Implementation of agreed rehabilitation plan by the multidisciplinary AIS IR Team
- Ongoing review of rehabilitation plan by AIS IR Team in collaboration with NSO/NIN
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Return to NSO
- Athlete returns to daily training environment as per rehabilitation plan
- Collaborative review of case with athlete and NSO inclusive of a written discharge report to the NSO/NIN
- Ongoing recommendations discussed with athlete and NSO