Sports Physiotherapy

Acrophase-IIT Madras · Tamil nadu, India

About Acrophase

Acrophase is an IIT Madras initiative focused on human performance, sports science, biomechanics, physiology, and data-driven athlete development. The organization works with athletes, coaches, researchers, and sports professionals to optimize performance, reduce injury risk, and support long-term athletic excellence through scientific assessment and monitoring.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and evidence-based Sports Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary performance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in athlete assessment, injury prevention, rehabilitation, return-to-play planning, and performance optimization. The candidate will collaborate closely with sports scientists, biomechanists, strength & conditioning specialists, and researchers to deliver reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct musculoskeletal, functional, and sports-specific assessments.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
• Monitor athlete recovery, readiness, and performance progression.
• Support return-to-play decisions using objective performance metrics.
• Assist in biomechanical and movement analysis assessments.
• Collaborate with sports scientists and performance specialists for integrated athlete management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and athlete records.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and performance enhancement.
• Participate in research projects and data collection activities.
• Utilize wearable technology and performance monitoring tools to track athlete outcomes.
• Contribute to athlete screening camps, talent identification programs, and performance testing sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT/MPT).
• Experience between (1-2 years), Open to start Immediately.
• Strong understanding of sports injuries, rehabilitation, exercise prescription, and injury prevention.
• Knowledge of biomechanics, exercise physiology, and movement analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Language Known - English,Tamil,Hindi.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Sports Physiotherapy.
• Experience working with competitive athletes or sports teams.
• Familiarity with force plates, motion capture systems, wearable technology, GPS tracking, or athlete monitoring systems.
• Research experience or interest in sports science and human performance.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work within a research-driven high-performance ecosystem.
• Exposure to advanced sports science technologies and athlete monitoring systems.
• Collaboration with leading experts in biomechanics, physiology, and human performance.
• Involvement in elite athlete development and performance optimization programs.
• Professional growth within an innovative sports science environment.