Military Adaptive Sports Program (MASP)

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1 Military Adaptive Sports Program (MASP) Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) Course December 2018 Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 1

for growth and development Is supported by specific legislative language for program initiatives Prepares recovering

2 Military Adaptive Sports Program Overview Enhances recovery through individualized, daily reconditioning activities outside of traditional therapy settings that: Inspire recovery, holistic fitness, and encourages new opportunities for growth and development Is supported by specific legislative language for program initiatives Prepares recovering Service members for the Invictus Games, Warrior Games and other competitions Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 2

Service members under the purview of this program Identify opportunities that can support wounded, ill,

3 Objectives Explain the benefits the Military Adaptive Sports program has for recovering Service members List the types of adaptive sports and reconditioning activities available to wounded, ill, and injured Service members under the purview of this program Identify opportunities that can support wounded, ill, and injured Service members through adaptive sports and reconditioning Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 3

4 Objectives Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 4

Why the Military Adaptive Sports Program Works Physical benefits of physical activity include reduced stress, increased quality of life, lower blood pressure, weight management and enhancement of

5 Why the Military Adaptive Sports Program Works Physical benefits of physical activity include reduced stress, increased quality of life, lower blood pressure, weight management and enhancement of rehabilitative process Adaptive sports and activities provide a social support system, of individuals facing similar situations Adaptive athletic activities allow Service members to focus on the team and contribute to the team s success The sports and activities can allow the Service member to include family members Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 5

6 Six Domains of Well-Being Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 6

Benefits Recent Physical Activity and Disability Findings CDC researchers find that difficulty adjusting to life largely stems from environmental barriers Reduces the ability to participate in life

7 Benefits Recent Physical Activity and Disability Findings CDC researchers find that difficulty adjusting to life largely stems from environmental barriers Reduces the ability to participate in life activities Undermines physical & emotional health (CDC, 2000) Disabled Sports USA 2009 study found that people with disabilities who indicate they are physically active: Are more likely to be employed Believe physical activity has helped them advance in their jobs Lead healthier lifestyles Report a greater life satisfaction Are more sociable and positive about life Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 7

Benefits: Recent Physical Activity and Disability Findings According to a study from the CDC in 2017: Nearly half of adults with disabilities are inactive Those who are inactive are 50% more likely

8 Benefits: Recent Physical Activity and Disability Findings According to a study from the CDC in 2017: Nearly half of adults with disabilities are inactive Those who are inactive are 50% more likely to have a chronic disease than those who get the recommended amount of physical activity Approximately 44% of adults with disabilities saw a health care professional in the past 12 months, received a recommendation for physical activity Those with recommendations were more likely to be active than those who were not Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 8

Types of Activities Cross Country and Track Cycling Golf Hiking Paddling Sports Rock Climbing Rodeo Sled Hockey Snow Skiing Surfing Swimming and Scuba

9 Types of Activities Cross Country and Track Cycling Golf Hiking Paddling Sports Rock Climbing Rodeo Sled Hockey Snow Skiing Surfing Swimming and Scuba Diving Triathlon Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Shooting Baseball and Softball Equine Field Sports Hunting Fishing Yoga Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 9

Military Adaptive Sports Site Coordinator Provides and facilitates non-medical support to recovering Service members through a variety of safe and appropriate adaptive activities Facilitate

10 Military Adaptive Sports Site Coordinator Provides and facilitates non-medical support to recovering Service members through a variety of safe and appropriate adaptive activities Facilitate structured camps, clinics, and daily activities around the world Has specialized training and experience Is a dedicated resource, advising the local command team on adaptive sports and activities More than 420,162 recorded occurrences of Service member participation since 2015 Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 10

11 Warrior Care MASP Program Highlights The Warrior Care provides guidance and oversight to each Service and USSOCOM in the development, implementation and expansion of adaptive sports and reconditioning programmatic efforts Warrior Care works with the Service/ USSOCOM adaptive sports and reconditioning program leads to develop best practices and cross- Service collaborative efforts Adaptive Sports Site Coordinators placed at medical treatment facilities, WTUs, USSOCOM-HQ, Air Force Warrior Care Support, USMC Warrior Athletic Reconditioning Program (WAR-P) and Navy Safe Harbor-HQ to facilitate daily engagement in adaptive physical activity and recreational opportunities Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 11

Cycling, Shooting, Wheelchair Basketball, Sitting Volleyball, Track and Field, Rowing, Weight

12 Warrior Games Is the pinnacle MASP sporting event, showcasing what wounded, ill and injured Service members do on a daily basis USOC hosted the event from Nine sports: Archery, Cycling, Shooting, Wheelchair Basketball, Sitting Volleyball, Track and Field, Rowing, Weight Lifting and Swimming US SOCOM will host WGs in Tampa Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 12

13 Resources NRD CMS MASP one pager Documents>MASP MTF s NMCSD Scott Sutton scott.j.sutton2.ctr@mail.mil SAMMC Brad Bowens bradley.w.bowen.ctr@mail.mil WRNMC Bryce Doody bryce.p.doody.ctr@mail.mil Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 13

14 Points of Contact Ms. Sandra Mason Director, Recovery Coordination Program Defense Health Agency Clinical Support, Warrior Care Keith Cooper Program Lead MASP Warrior Care Program Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 14

15 Questions & Comments Questions? Medically Ready Force Ready Medical Force 15

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