What is a sports physiotherapist? A sports physiotherapist is a physiotherapist who specializes in the field of sports medicine. This type of therapist is qualified to work with patients who have suffered debilitating injuries during sporting events (Thyberg). Sports physiotherapists work with a number of patients with problems ranging from muscle pain to sports injuries. Their job isn't just about working with injured patients; Sports physiotherapists must develop care plans, complete paperwork, and consult with their patients' doctors about their conditions. The work of a sports physiotherapist has several elements. By the way, what is physiotherapy? According to Merrium-Webster.com, "the treatment of disease, injury, or disability by physical and mechanical means (such as massage, regulated exercise, water, light, heat, and electricity). » Physiotherapy is “a branch of rehabilitation medicine aimed at helping patients maintain, recover or improve their physical abilities” (Nordqvist). Sports physical therapists not only treat injured athletes, but also patients with muscle pain, back pain, and poor posture (Sportsinjuryclinic.com). People whose movements are impaired by a number of factors such as aging and illness also benefit from physiotherapy (Nordqvist). In order to give these patients what they need, students must go to school to become physical therapists. When a student decides they want to become a physical therapist, there are two paths they can take. The first, community colleges, offers programs that prepare students for master's degree programs in physical therapy. The second, they also have the opportunity to participate in one of the many four-year courses...... middle of paper ......t - Careers information. " Career Planning - Career Planning Guide. December 6, 2010. Web. January 31, 2011. .Nordqvist, Christian. “What is physical therapy? What does a physical therapist (physiotherapist) do? Injuries, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Web February 14, 2011. .Thyberg, David “What is a Sports Physiotherapist? EHow | How to do just about everything! | How to make videos and articles. 2010. Web. January 31. 2011. .