Sports Therapist have training and strength in 5 domains
Prevention of sports injuries and illnesses by implementing biomechanical and physiological analysis to devise strength and conditioning, corrective exercise, and fitness programmes which may also advise patients on nutrition and recovery.
Recognition and Evaluation of existing sports-related musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses sustained by recreational and
competitive athletes require a comprehensive clinical assessment to provide accurate identification of the dysfunction.
3.Management, Treatment and Referral of acute on-field injuries often require a rapid response, immediate treatment and shock management to stabilise the condition, followed by the safe extrication from the field of play and referral to specialist staff.
4.Rehabilitation of patients by prescribing a safe and effective rehabilitation programme devised from evidence-based medical research. Planned targets focusing on joint mobility, muscle strength, balance and coordination enhance the recovery process from the acute stage to a fully functional return to play.
5.Education and Professional Practice Issues delivered at regular CPD events will assist patients, athletes, coaches and support staff to gain awareness of effective athlete preparation and recovery strategies which sustains optimal performance.
What can I do?
- Sports Massage & Stretching
- Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
- Fitness Coaching & Management
- Rehabilitation of Special Populations
- Peripheral & Vertebral Manual Therapy
- Recognition & Evaluation of Sports Injuries
- Pitchside Emergency & Trauma Management
- Strength & Conditioning for Sports Performance
- Advanced Functional Anatomy & Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Testing & Training for Sports Injury Prevention
- Treatment, Management & Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
- Professional Practice & Clinical Leadership in Sports Therapy