Table 1

Innovation in high-performance sports medicine

CulturalThe starting-point: introducing the concept, changing operational systems, developing a culture of change; questioning normal practice; engendering enquiry
StructuralInterdisciplinary team structure, responsibilities
OperationalChanging working practices, communication strategies, injury and illness-prevention strategies, developing evaluation techniques and treatment protocols, improving time to diagnosis, altering imaging techniques and new applications for biomarkers; applying pharmacological, physical modalities, rehabilitation techniques, psychologic, nutritional, behavioural, surgical, technological and other interventions, recovery strategies utilising nutrition, exercise, sleep, psychology
BusinessImproving financial efficiency of service delivery, improving research funding