Sports physical therapy

A sports physical therapist has extensive knowledge of (sports) injuries and training principles. They use this to prevent and treat sports-related symptoms.

After an injury or illness, the sports physical therapist can help the patient get fit again and return to work or the sports field. They do this by training the strength, endurance, coordination, and stability of weaker parts of the body.

You can also consult the sports physical therapist with questions about building up training, alternative training during injuries, advice about weight loss, and so on. Common injuries that a sports physical therapist treats are shoulder, knee, and ankle complaints.

Under the guidance of a sports physical therapist, the progression of training is safeguarded so that the athlete can work on recovery in a responsible way. Athletes who build up their training too slowly or too quickly after an injury benefit greatly from a good sports physical therapist.

Where does a sports physical therapist work?

A sports physical therapist is usually found in the exercise area of a private practice or in a hospital department. Because most sports take place outdoors, a sports physical therapist also regularly works outside or on the sports field.

More and more sports physical therapists are also connected to a sports club, both in the field of prevention and in the examination and treatment of injured athletes. A sports physical therapist can, among other things, collaborate with a sports physician or orthopedic surgeon.

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