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Such benefits translate directly to athletic healthcare providing a mechanism for athletic trainers (ATs), as well as other healthcare professionals, to ensure that all aspects of the patient are managed prior to returning to work or sport. The purpose of this study was to investigate ATs recognition and use of disablement frameworks in current clinical practice. We used criterion sampling to identify ATs who were currently practicing from a random sample of ATs that participated in a related cross-sectional survey. A total of 13 participants engaged in an online, audio-only, semi-structured interview that was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A consensual qualitative research (CQR) approach was used to analyze the data. A coding team of three individuals used a multi-phase process to construct a consensus codebook that identified common domains and categories among the participants\u2019 responses. Four domains emerged regarding ATs\u2019 experiences and recognition of disablement model frameworks. The first three domains were related to the application of disablement model frameworks: (1) patient-centered care, (2) limitations and impairments, and (3) environment and support. Participants described varying degrees of competence and consciousness regarding these domains. The fourth domain related to participants\u2019 exposure to disablement model frameworks through formal or informal experiences. 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