Completing either a Bachelor of Physiotherapy or a Master of Physiotherapy is the first step, with the option to pursue further specialisation through an additional two years of study in Master of Sports or Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy. It is also worth noting that Australian-trained professionals, means world leading education.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is recognized as the pinnacle of professional excellence in our field. Active membership signifies a steadfast dedication to upholding the highest standards of practice and ongoing professional development.

If your practitioner is not an active member of the APA, it may indicate a lack of commitment to professional advancement and a potential gap in current knowledge and training. This, in turn, could compromise the quality of care you receive, with a greater emphasis on practice profitability rather than patient well-being.

Consider the duration of your treatment under your current practitioner. To ensure you're receiving the best possible care, ask whether your practitioner adheres to the "3 Golden Rules of Physiotherapy." These rules encompass accurate diagnosis, significant progress within three sessions, and prompt referral to specialists if necessary. By following these principles, practitioners demonstrate their commitment to delivering optimal outcomes for their patients.

Attaining the APA Sports Physiotherapy Title involves completion of a Master of Sports Physiotherapy, as well as completion of various specialty courses. Candidates must also meet stringent experiential criteria and successfully pass a peer-reviewed examination. This title ensures our practitioners possess the highest level of expertise and qualifications in sports physiotherapy.

Having the skillset required for the Sports Title provides a foundation of knowledge, applying this for over a decade provides true understanding of its application.

AFL requires injury management of the whole body and is the most challenging of sports to work in. AFL Senior/Head Positions require an APA Sports Physiotherapy Title.

The AIS is the world leader in Sports Science and Sports Medicine (as benchmarked by English Sport) and the team in Canberra headed by Craig Purdam are leaders of the profession.

The scholarship is awarded to one Physiotherapist per year and enables the recipient to be mentored and work alongside the profession leaders in the clinic treating all AIS athletes. Whilst also completing a research project that contributes to the profession’s knowledge base.