Vacancies

There are currently no vacancies within the Sportsphysio practice.

Work Experience

We are sorry but due to the nature of our work, we are unable to offer work experience.

How do I become a Physio?

We are repeatedly asked this question by people interested in this line of work.
The term “physio” is often used as a “catch all” phrase, rather like the way people call a vacuum cleaner a “hoover”. The term “Physiotherapy” has protected rights and only those with the relevant qualification can call themselves a physiotherapist.

Other, very similar professions include Sports Therapy, Osteopathy and Chiropractic. Each have their appropriate qualifications and governing bodies, with many practitioners qualified in more than one dicipline.

All of these professions are studied at degree level, with Masters and some PHD qualifications available.
In order to give a balanced view of all diciplines, we have included some links below, which should help you in your career choice.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
General Osteopathic Council
The Society of Sports Therapists
British Chiropractic Association
McTimoney Chiropractic Association
British Acupuncture Council

Once qualified, many practitioners go on to specialise in a particular area, such as Sports Medicine, musculoskeletal injury and biomechanics, often practicing privately outside the NHS, whilst others may prefer to work in the hospital environment with specific conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Post Stroke Rehabilitation.

If you like the idea of physiotherapy as a career and love working with animals, there are also openings within the veterinary profession.
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy