Why should you book in with me? and not a different Sport Therapist or a Physio?
Well, a lot of people ask me what I do, and when I reply ‘I’m a Sport Therapist’, most respond with ‘ah ok, so a physio?’ That reply is correct in a certain way.
Sports Therapists aren’t Physiotherapists, but they apply physiotherapy skills when required.
This is because physiotherapy is defined as “the treatment of disease, injury or deformity by physical methods including massage, heat treatment, electricity and exercise, rather than drugs or surgery”
Therefore, as a Sports therapist I will apply many of the techniques and modalities which I have learnt, and apply them in a sport and exercise perspective, rather than a traditional healthcare context that a physiotherapist would.
Why me? Why a member of The Society of Sports Therapists?
To become a member of The Society of Sports Therapists, you need to study an accredited course.
These currently are all degree/master courses, which take a minimum of three years for the degree and a fourth year for the masters.
There is a qualification called Diploma in Sports Therapy, this is easily attainable on just a weekend or part time course.
The gap in knowledge here can be huge, therefore it is always best to look for the Society of Sports Therapists to ensure your Therapist is fully trained.
For more information on The Society Of Sport Therapists visit: http://www.society-of-sports-therapists.org/
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Benefits from being treated by a member such as myself from the Society of Sports Therapists include:
- Having reached a minimum benchmark level of knowledge and are eligible for membership status.
- Are eligible for Professional Liability Insurance.
- Are required to undertake an annual programme of mandatory Continued Professional Development (CPD) in order to maintain their right for re-registration.
- Hold a current and valid first aid qualification as a mandatory pre-requisite for membership.
- Are governed by standards of conduct and disciplinary procedures that are transparent and serve to protect not only the member but also the public with whom they come in contact.
- A member of an organisation that strives to increase the levels of care provided for sports and recreational participants, regardless of age, level and ability.
- Are members of a professional body that is working with the HPC for the regulation and registration of the profession of Sports Therapy.