Sports therapist vs physiotherapist

Differences between sports therapist and physiotherapist duties and responsibilities

Sports therapist example responsibilities.

• Contract with physical therapists, orthopedic rehabilitation centers and physician's offices to promote wellness and muscle re-training and sports massage.
• Conduct initial new-patient assessments and provide professional recommendations for suitable rehabilitation programs.
• Develop cognitive behaviorally-base educational module for post-surgery patients.
• Develop cognitive behaviorally-base educational module for post-surgery patients.

Physiotherapist example responsibilities.

• Assess needs for specialize equipment, orthotics, and wheelchairs as well as possible interventions to manage spasticity and joint contractures.
• Provide first-aid, physical therapy treatment and complete rehabilitation for injure players.
• Provide support for rehabilitation services department, assisting therapy staff members when necessary.
• Facilitate psychological adjustment of patients with extensive/grossly deforming injuries through counseling, pleasant mannerisms and use of good humor.
• Work with patients having different conditions on a daily basis by administering physician prescribe treatments including exercise regimens, muscle stretching/relaxations.
• Enhance skills of differential diagnosis with an OCS CI.
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