Sports physiotherapist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Sports physiotherapists diagnose and treat sports injuries.

  • Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.  
  • Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.  
  • Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.  
  • Record athletes' medical care information and maintain medical records.
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Sports physiotherapists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Sports physiotherapist you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
33,876 GBP *
per year
23,000 GBP
45,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Sports physiotherapist

  • 34,723 GBP
  • 33,535 GBP
Average salary for part-time Sports physiotherapist
Average salary for full-time Sports physiotherapist

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Salary over time for Sports physiotherapist

Salary for this role has increased over time
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  • 33,876 GBP
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Future outlook for Sports physiotherapists

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Balanced outlook
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Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Sports physiotherapist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Sports physiotherapist.

You'll need:

  • sensitivity and understanding
  • to enjoy working with other people
  • customer service skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • analytical thinking skills
  • counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • knowledge of psychology
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Sports physiotherapist interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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