Building a Sports Physio Legacy

In the field of Physiotherapy, much of our specialization comes after we graduate university (ie: after the masters degree). The kind of specialization each physio has is something that is well known amongst physios, but not as much by the general public. Occasionally, clinics will state what types of patients they see, instead of what areas of expertise the physios are trained in, so be mindful of this. So, when looking for a physio, feel free to inquire about their particular specialization based on their training.

Sports Physiotherapy Canada, has three levels of certification, the two more significant ones being the Certificate and finally the Diploma. To call oneself a "Sports Physio" you must have completed your SPC Diploma. I completed my SPC Diploma 3 years ago along with my colleague, Kevin Stoll. At the time there were less than 25 SPC Diploma holders in the province (actually a large number when compared to other provinces). In preparation for Vancouver 2010, our BC Sports Physio Council is doing what it can to facilitate other physios to become Sports Physios. By the time 2010 rolls around there will be an even greater percentage of specialized Sports Physios in our province than in any other. Given the activity level of our population, This will definitely raise the standard of care to an even higher level.

I'm definitely biased, but this is one small way that our preparation for 2010 will leave something positive behind for the rest of the population.

P.S. I support the Olympics because they are great for health & sports, but I just wish there were a way to reduce the astronomical expenditure... maybe we could... um... I'll save that for next time