Physiotherapy aids injury prevention and assists in the rehabilitation of athletes back to normal performance levels. In terms of injury prevention, a physiotherapist will work closely with an athlete to make sure they are in a better position to avoid recurring injuries - helping them to identify the tell-tale signs and to introduce exercises to address the problem earlier.

A physiotherapist does not work in isolation but relies on the expertise of the coach, the strength and conditioning coach and the sports doctor. Through teamwork, an agreement is reached in the short, medium and ultimate long term goal and what support package is required to attain those goals.

Athlete treatment can take place at the training and/or competition venue i.e. the side of the track, pool, court or in a spealist treatment suite and rehabilitation gym.