Aussie Student would like some info please

[Mitch Sharrock]

Hi guys,

Im a aussie physio student, ill would like to know what the best way for me to get into the sports/musculo seen.
what extra courses/work exp is best for getting into this area?
for instance i would like to be in the sports seen however diversify my skills and not just be a physio treating patients, maybe doing some coaching (strength & conditoning) or somethihg.
does anyone know have anyideas or experiences?
cheers

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[ginger]

Dear Mitch,
It appears you may have pretended to be something you probably are not. Your failure to understand basic sentence structure, spelling and grammar are indications that your ambition may well be beyond your current ability.
Stick to English as a general theme , Science and Maths .
Be sure to edit your posts.
Cheers

[sharileedahl]

Hi Mitch. I'm willing to bet that the last post didn't help with your question so I'll try to offer another response!
I'm making a few assumptions....1. that Canada isn't all that different than Australia 2. that you are a physio?? (or at least a physio student)

Your training as a physiotherapist is your base. "Just a physio treating patients" in a clinic is great ongoing education as well. To take it to the sports world means that you will be happy with working for minimal to no money on evenings and weekends until you are proficient with your on-field assessment, emergency care, treatment, return-to-sport rehab (also note that it may also be your job to wash equipment etc....it's not all glamour!!). Then you just keep working you butt off to find a paying job that allows you to do the same thing. Basically, not many high level teams are going to pay someone who has little to no experience to deal with their high level athletes. In addition to working / volunteering for a team, you may be able to get in with a therapist that works with higher level athletes that will allow you to shadow them for a while.
As for courses - any focused on rehab of msk / ortho injuries will be helpful (in the early stages of your career); "First Responder" emergency first aid; concussion assessment / follow-up (depending on the type fo sport you tend to follow); sport specific assessment / rehab