Total Physiocare in Heidelberg is a musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinic which is developing an alliance between football clubs, trainers, physiotherapists and specialists.
We are looking for 3rd and 4th year physiotherapy students who are interested in taking part in a new program which involves extensive training in injury assessment and management, first aid and taping. The training will credit students with the equivalent of a Level One Sports Course; however will cover much more physiotherapist specific skills as it will be run by physiotherapists.
Trainers then become affiliated with a specific football club, and have a physiotherapist assigned to them to ask advice and even assess a player if required. Payment of trainers will be negotiated between the individual trainer and the club. Hours at the club will vary, but usually involve approximately 5 hours work on a Saturday and one training night per week.
Training will be conducted over 2 evening sessions. The first will be on Tuesday the 10th of March from 6 - 9.30 pm. There will be a small administration cost imposed by Sports Medicine Australia to become accredited; however the fee is much less than sitting the Level One Sports Trainers Course through La Trobe University.
If you are interested in taking part in this new program and having ongoing sports trainer employment for 2009 please contact Total Physiocare on 9457 7474 or direct an email to Lainie Parker at enquiries@totalphysiocare.com.au Due to the training sessions being run shortly, all interested students are required to make contact by the Wednesday 4th of March.