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Optima Physiotherapy Service levels

Specialist Sports Physiotherapist:

This is the highest level of title awarded and involves fellowship in the Australian College of Physiotherapy (F.A.C.P.) and as such, these clinicians are recognised as experts in their field. They have successfully demonstrated expertise in sports medicine and have undergone further education and training to develop specialist knowledge and skills. This title can only be gained after five years of experience working as a physiotherapist.

APA Sports Physiotherapist:

This title is awarded to those clinicians who have undertaken postgraduate study to enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of sports medicine and who have demonstrated professional experience of working in the sports physiotherapy field. There is a minimum requirement of 3 years experience and it is a title recognised by the Australian Olympic Committee & the Australian Sports Commission.

Post-Graduate Physiotherapist:

This is a clinician who has undertaken further study to improve and advance their skills & knowledge to offer their clients greater expertise and advice.

Graduate Physiotherapist:

This is a clinician who has undergone the standard level of training at university (4 years full-time study) and is fully qualified to offer excellent clinical skills and treatment.

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