Sport physiotherapy is an area of physiotherapy that focuses on the evaluation and rehabilitation of spinal and musculoskeletal injuries sustained from the participation in sport. A Sport Physiotherapist is a physiotherapist who has completed extensive training and examination under Sport Physiotherapy Canada. The Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy program requires expertise in theoretical knowledge and practical skills that leads the physiotherapist to be capable of providing treatment and rehabilitation for all sport teams during the whole course of the season. They may be involved with developing flexibility and conditioning programs, on- field coverage during practices and games, caring for the critical athlete, taping, bracing and using their strong manual therapy skills. A Sport Physiotherapist also has a role in providing education, health promotion, nutrition counseling and injury prevention.

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