Summary
Sports Physiotherapist is a professional role responsible for specialized in preventing diagnosing and treating injuries from physical activity helping athletes of all levels return to pick performance via tailored treatment plans rehabilitation exercise and perform enhances strategies using hands on techniques and specialized knowledge on biomechanics and sports medicine examine and diagnose injuries to sports persons plan treatment programmes use methods like manipulation, massage and electrotherapy give advice on how to avoid sports injuries keep records of patient's treatment and progress give accurate timescales for when players may be able to play again within their specialized field.
Minimum entry
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Description
Sports Physiotherapist is a professional role responsible for specialized in preventing diagnosing and treating injuries from physical activity helping athletes of all levels return to pick performance via tailored treatment plans rehabilitation exercise and perform enhances strategies using hands on techniques and specialized knowledge on biomechanics and sports medicine examine and diagnose injuries to sports persons plan treatment programmes use methods like manipulation, massage and electrotherapy give advice on how to avoid sports injuries keep records of patient's treatment and progress give accurate timescales for when players may be able to play again within their specialized field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- Work in private clinics, elite sporting venues, sports rehabilitation centers, on field match coverage and training sessions.
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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