Sports Physiotherapist
Description:
Sports Physiotherapists help sportsmen and sportswomen perform at their best levels. They give advice to athletes on how to train and compete safely.
Facts:
Sports Physiotherapists may work in sports injuries clinics or may work directly with a sports club or sports person.
They may also have a range of clients and workplaces, rather than being employed by one organisation.
Personal Qualities:
- Interest in health science
- Good communication and people’s skills
- Concern for patients’ wellbeing
- Good organisational skills
A Typical Day:
A typical day for a Sports Physiotherapist might include
- Planning treatment programmes.
- Examining and diagnosing injuries
- Advising how long it would take to return to sports post injury
- Deciding whether athletes need extra treatments and coordinating referrals to other practitioners
Entry Requirements
To become a chartered physiotherapist, you must complete
A physiotherapy degree
Complete a state registration and membership of the chartered society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Source: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk and http://www.prospects.ac.uk