WHAT SPECIALIZED SKILLS DO PHYSIOTHERAPISTS HAVE WHO WORK IN SPORT PHYSIOTHERAPY?
‘On-‐field’ emergency care and sideline injury management
Organization of medical and paramedical event coverage
Athletic taping
Sports massage
Functional testing for return to sport decision making
Protective equipment analysis, fit and maintenance
Protective bracing selection
Knowledge of exercise physiology and strength and conditioning for exercise program development and modification
Clinical management of acute and chronic sport injuries
Pre-‐season screening for detecting medical and injury risk and establishing baselines
Development of programs for injury prevention
Concussion detection and management