Sports Therapy is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and, when necessary, the rehabilitation of an individual back to optimum levels of fitness both on a daily functional and occupational basis as well as on a sports specific level, regardless of age and ability.

By using the principles of sport and exercise science, and observing biomechanics and muscular control, it is possible to prepare an individual for training and competition, as well as general life and work. This is achieved by providing structured programs designed to increase and correct strength, flexibility, conditioning, and endurance, and by teaching proper training techniques, thus helping to minimize the risk of injury occurrence or reoccurrence.

What is a Sports Therapist?

A Sports Therapist has:

Further to these specific points Sports Therapists can provide sports massage pre and post activity, and can provide first aid and attend to injuries in a recreational, training and competitive environment.

Training and Education

A Sports Therapist may be trained, educated and capable of providing care from a basic first aid level to graduate status. As a member of The Society of Sports Therapists karl has been deemed as meeting the required level of competency and has attained the standard of knowledge necessary to be covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance.