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ON-FIELD PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT

Dr. Suraj Bhusal

Machhindra Football Club (A division)

Nepal

Physiotherapist in the field of sports play a vital role not only in an institution or a club based setting rather in an on-field scenario as well. Sports physiotherapists need to have a proper knowledge in various factors in a team such as identifying injuries, preventing from injuries through prehabilitation, adequate recovery regimens, establishing conditioning protocols for players for performance enhancement. When on the field, role of a sports physio remains vital, when a scenario of sudden collapse of an athlete or concussion signs appears or identifying early injuries that should allow a player to withdraw from competition. Physiotherapist should have a basic knowledge and skills in first aid, CPR or most importantly Basic life support (BLS) along with right mind set to handle situations to make required decisions.

Thus, role of a sports physiotherapist not only limits as a treatment provider to an injured player, rather has an ability to identify, tackle injuries, act on a life threatening situation, act as a motivator for players to perform with confidence.