can I do sport massage as a qualified physiotherapist

[Mattimmins]

Hi,
I am a fully qualified physiotherapist and owner of a private MSK service.
I have had lots of practical experience in massage and sports massage, as massage is included within physiotherapy scope of practice could I provide this as a separate service for patients that are looking for a general or sports massage? or would I need to go and get some other qualification in sports massage, even though massage is part of a physiotherapists scope of practice in treating and preventing injuries?

any help or advice is welcome

thanks

Matt

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[BlueCrab]

I believe this would depend on requirements by state. Even though you're a qualified physio, some states may require that you be certified in massage.

[KelcieLe]

Exactly, it depends upon the state law. Moreover, it's your own personal choice.

[physiobob]

If you are in the UK I would hope so! If not your course was pretty crap. Any soft tissue manipulation/massage should be the bread and butter skills of any practicing physio. Of course we understand that the USA is different where the job is a different one with less scope of practice due to many separate professionals doing the role of what a physio does in countries like Australia and the UK :-)

[KelcieLe]

Like BlueCrab said, it does depend on requirements by state. Certifications are necessary if you want to obtain the license.