On 23 June 1948, the International Olympic Committee was founded in Paris, marking the birth of the Modern Olympic Games. Since then, this date has been celebrated by millions of people around the world.
The celebration involves more than 150 National Olympic Committees and is characterised by the promotion and holding of sporting and training events and activities, in line with the Olympic Values: Excellence, Friendship and Respect. It also aims to spread a message of peace and unity, promoting ideas such as inclusion, equality, diversity, perseverance and team spirit.
Sport thus has a unique historical importance, acting as a link that unites cultures and peoples globally. In this global context, physiotherapy plays a crucial role in ensuring athletes' physical health and optimal performance, helping to ensure that the practice of sport remains a unifying force in contemporary society.
Physiotherapy intervention in sport
The Physiotherapist is a recognised health professional in sport, with advanced skills in the promotion and safe practice of sport and physical activity in generalas well as in education and adaptation of intervention and training.
The aim of this professional is to prevent injuries and contribute to optimising the sporting performance of athletes of all ages and abilities, based on high standards of practice and professional ethics.
He stands out for his role as an influencer and active consultant in decisions and in publicising and promoting the profession among the sports population and society in general. The support he provides to the athlete is of the utmost importance, alongside the coach, and he is involved in the planning and implementation of mobility, strength, coordination and respiratory capacity trainingin addition to counselling and adaptation of support products/playing materials.
With the support of a physiotherapist, sportspeople, especially those at the top of their game, benefit from a crucial monitoring to optimise your performance in a safe and healthy way.
