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.
Sports Therapist is a distinct occupational title that applies to a clearly defined scope of practice.
A Sports Therapist who is a Member of The Society of Sports Therapists (The SST) is an allied health professional who has the knowledge, skills and ability to:
Within each of these areas, Society Members and specifically those at Graduate level, are trained and educated in principles that have sound practical and evidence based philosophies with solid sport and exercise science foundations.
As such, Sports Therapists who are Members of The Society of Sports Therapists are required to meet clearly defined competency levels which cover the breadth of the above areas and gives them the knowledge, skills and ability to work at all levels of the sport and exercise continuum.
In addition, Members may select to specialise in a particular area of Sports Therapy.