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Sports Therapy

Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.

It utilises the principles of sport and exercise science incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work.

There is often confusion regarding the difference between physiotherapy and sports therapy as they both deal with similar health concerns. While sports therapists do apply physiotherapy skills, sports therapy is specifically concerned with the prevention and treatment of sport-related injuries using a variety of modalities and techniques.

Another common misconception is that sports therapists only work with professional athletes, this is not true. No matter what your occupation is (or your sporting ability), if your injury is sports/exercise related, a sports therapist will look to help you.

Sports therapist as a healthcare professional who has the knowledge, skills and ability to do the following:

  • Utilise sports and exercise principles to optimise performance
  • Provide immediate care of injuries
  • Offer basic life support in a recreational, training and/or competitive environment
  • Provide sport and remedial massage in a sport and exercise context
  • Plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation programmes

What Will Happen when I See a Sports Therapist?

While sports therapists may use different kind of approaches and techniques, generally your treatment will follow this format:

  • Initial consultation
  • Assessment
  • Treatment
  • Rehabilitation

Sports Therapy Treatments

Sports therapy utilises a number of techniques to help ease pain and encourage recovery. While the specific treatment used will depend on the nature of your injury and your own personal history, the following techniques are commonly used:

  • Massage
  • Mobilisation
  • Myofascial release
  • Electrotherapy
  • Hot or cold treatment
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Frequently Ask Questions

Is a sports therapist a physiotherapist?

Sports Therapists are not Physiotherapists, but Sports Therapists will apply “physiotherapy” skills because physiotherapy is defined as “the treatment of injury by physical methods including massage and exercise rather than drugs or surgery.

What does a sport physiotherapist do?

Sports physiotherapy is a speciality within physiotherapy which is dedicated to the assessment and treatment of injuries related to sports and exercise at all levels and ages.

What is the difference between sports therapy and physical therapy?

The patients may have been referrals from the primary doctor, and the physical therapist’s help is needed as a secondary source of care and treatment. Sports physical therapists, on the other hand, work primarily with athletes.

What is a sports rehabilitation therapist?

Sports Rehabilitation Therapists work closely with athletes as physical trainers or physical therapists and help work on injuries and other negative physical affects that sports may have had on the body.

What is the difference athletic trainer vs physical therapist?

Physical injury is the focus for both athletic trainers and physical therapists. An athletic trainer specifically works with athletes. A physical therapist, on the other hand, may work with any patient who has been injured or is dealing with an illness that impacts their physical wellbeing

What are the 5 stages of rehabilitation in sport?

Stages of Injury Rehabilitation:

  • Phase 1. Protection and Offloading.
  • Phase 2. Protected Reloading and Reconditioning.
  • Phase 3. Sport Specific Strength, Conditioning and Skills.
  • Phase 4. Return to Sport.
  • Phase 5. Injury Prevention.
Does a physiotherapist do massage?

Manual therapy is a technique where a physiotherapist uses their hands to manipulate, mobilise and massage the body tissues. This can help relieve pain and stiffness also improve blood circulation.

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