Hi,

Thanks for looking at the website, so many people choose to make statements before doing that so it is a refreshing change.

There is nothing on the BASRaT site, or on any documentation, which would suggest that there is an intention of "replacing" sports therapists, physiotherapists, or any other profession. Much rather a drive to have a different (not lesser or superior) and valuable skill set recognised as such, and to work within a multidisciplinary team (where there will always be, and always has been an overlap of skill sets) for the benefit of patients. I think it may be this misunderstanding which leads to some of the negative assumptions which have been made about Sport Rehab in the past.

Many of your questions I cannot answer fully as I am not part of the organisation.. only a member. However, my understanding is that BASRaT was set up by individuals working in sport (some physios, some other HCPs or eqivalent) who saw a need for another kind of profession, which was solely degree level based and regulated in a similar manner to other HCPs.

As far as standards and accreditation go I am not sure so I cannot comment further, but I would urge you to contact BASRaT admin if you would like to find out more.

In reference to grandfathering, in my opinion this is no bad thing, there will always be individuals who choose to take a non conventional route, and as long as equivalency (to whatever standard is set) can be established and maintained I don't see the harm, in fact I think the diversity in approach can only add to a profession.

I also trained in Cyriax/SOM approaches as part of my undergraduate degree, so I agree that is nice to see this opportunity for more formal training.

Kind regards,

Rose