Sports physical therapists help rehabilitate athletes who have sustained physical injuries. They diagnose problems and evaluate patient progress throughout a treatment plan. Work can be physically demanding; physical therapists often stand for long periods and assist patients within the process of therapy.
The M.Sc. program of Sports Physical Therapy is a combination of theoretical and practical trainings in addition to the research, in which students are familiarized with factors that can affect an athletes’ performance at different levels during various athletic activities. In addition, students conduct research to help improve the level of health and athleticism in the country for all the members of the society. This field is a branch of physical therapy that concerns assessment, prevention, and the treatment of injuries and disruptions caused by athletic activities.