Sports Physical Therapy

Sports Physical therapy includes first aid, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries, massage and aromatherapy from the casual player to sports persons who need a higher level of mobility and performance.

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Basically, the job profile of a sports physiotherapist is the same as a physiotherapist. The only difference is that they are a little more aggressive.

Generally people who come to sports physiotherapist are healthy but want to know how they can be more fit and prevent injuries.Most of the patients are young and sports inclined - tennis, badminton or cricket players. Parents bring their children to know how they can prevent injuries and play for many years. Things like how to prepare for training, what should they avoid, what is the right technique to play the game, what should be the ideal weight of the bat or the girth of the racket, etc are dealt by them.So sport physiotherapist check his height, weight, racket, how many hours he plays, etc. They also get patients who are injured. In cases where an operation can be avoided they prescribe certain exercises. they also treat old people with arthritis, asthma, backache, cardiac patients, etc.

Piriformis Muscle Syndrome Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome Osteitis Pubis Lateral Epicondylitis Medial Epicondylitis Quadriceps Strain Shin Splints Treatment Chronic Achilles Tendonitis Achilles Tendon Tear Ankle Sprain Treatment Treatment For Plantar Fasciitis Hallux Limitus Turf Toe

sports physical therapy include

• detailed knowledge of relevant aspects of musculoskeletal medicine in prevention and treatment of sports related injuries.
• thorough knowledge and understanding of applied anatomy, sports bio-mechanics and relevant kinesiology.
• Communication skills that are effective and appropriate with athletes, coaches and health professionals in maintaining standards of best practice.
• Utilization of advanced clinical competency and expertise, including clinical reasoning, in assessment and treatment of sports related injuries.
• Design, implement, evaluate and modify Physiotherapy programs specifically related to prevention and management of sports injuries.
• Perform detailed and relevant musculoskeletal assessment which are specific to athlete.

Baseball	Basketball	Bike stunt

Football	Golf	Skiing

Soccer	Sprint	Swimming

Tennis	Volleyball	Weight Lifting

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