Sports Occupational Therapist
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Last updated on 18 Dec 2025
Overview
A Sports Occupational Therapist specializes in helping athletes recover from injuries, improve performance, and prevent future injuries. They assess physical and functional capabilities, design tailored rehabilitation programs, and provide strategies to enhance performance while ensuring long-term wellness.
Job Description
- Evaluating athletes’ physical abilities, injuries, and functional limitations.
- Developing individualized rehabilitation plans to restore strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- Educating athletes on injury prevention techniques, ergonomics, and proper movement patterns.
- Assisting athletes with adaptive techniques or equipment to enhance performance and safety.
- Collaborating with sports physicians, trainers, and physiotherapists for holistic care.
- Monitoring progress and modifying treatment plans based on recovery milestones.
- Providing mental health support for athletes coping with injuries or performance stress.
- Conducting ergonomic assessments for sports-specific equipment use.
Key Skills for this Job Role
Attention to Detail
Communication
Mental Health Education
Manual Therapy
rehabilitation
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