CAREER PROSPECTS IN SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
While it has always been a highlight of India, of late, sports have garnered unprecedented national attention, especially during events such as the Olympics and 2022 commonwealth games in Birmingham.
Sports is a multi-million dollar industry globally and comprises various segments such as sports performance, promotion, management firms, goods, apparel, etc to name a few. Of all the segment, performance improvement has always remained the core of sports as an industry and research in terms of pushing the physical limits of humans.
Due to the high level of stress that any sport places on athletes bodies, muscle and joints need to step up to the demand. That is why sports injuries are more common and severe than those that typically happen in daily life. Sports physiotherapist specialize in the area and work with athletes to prevent injuries, manage, and rehabilitate.
Where it works :
Sports physiotherapist are usually trained in sport specific training protocols. They may work either on field helping athletes with any injuries during the sport or off field managing and rehabilitating athletes from specific injuries. Sports physiotherapist also work on different training protocols and check on return to sports fitness levels post an injury to prevent recurring injuries.
Some also work in research labs to improve the performance of athletes. Thus, from the management of acute injuries to prevention and improvement of performance, sports physios can choose to work in any setting of their interests. Usual work places can be in sports injury clinics, sports clubs, directly with athletes, sports performance labs, research labs etc.
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