AW Sports Therapy 2.17

I am a Graduate Sports therapist based in Weymouth, Dorset, I have recently completed a season long internship at AFC Bournemouth. And have gained a wealth of experience in other proffesional and semi professional sporting environments.

A Sports Therapist is a healthcare professional who has the knowledge, skills and ability to: utilise sports and exercise principles to optimise performance, preparation and injury prevention programmes
provide the immediate care of injuries and basic life support in a recreational, training & competitive environment
assess, treat and, where appropriate, refer on for specialist advice and intervention.
provide appropriate sport and remedial massage in a sport & exercise context
plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation programmes
The spectrum of expertise that a Member of The Society of Sports Therapists must possess is built within five key areas of competency related to injury and illness in the sport and exercise environment. These are:

Prevention
Recognition & evaluation
Management, treatment & referral
Rehabilitation
Education & professional practice issues
I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals!