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Current Standards and Future Scope of Sports Physiotherapy Practice in Malaysia: A Narrative Review
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International Journal of Physiotherapy Research and Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.54839/ijprcp.v4i2.25.25

Year: 2025, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 8-12

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Current Standards and Future Scope of Sports Physiotherapy Practice in Malaysia: A Narrative Review

Alagappan Thiyagarajan1,∗, S Jeyakumar2

1Lecturer and Researcher, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science, Nursing and Education, Mahsa University, Malaysia
2Professor and Research Supervisor, Garden City University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author
Email: [email protected]

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Abstract

Sports physiotherapy in Malaysia has made significant strides in supporting athletes, yet it faces several challenges, including a lack of formal specialization, limited research output, and inconsistent clinical practices. The current system, while effective in high-performance sports settings, often falls short in grassroots and rural areas due to limited access to specialized care. This review discusses the regulatory framework, education, clinical practices, and ethical considerations within the Malaysian sports physiotherapy landscape. It also compares international standards and identifies key areas for growth, including the development of structured postgraduate education, evidence-based practices, and the integration of emerging technologies. The future of sports physiotherapy in Malaysia depends on addressing these gaps, with the potential to enhance both the quality and accessibility of care for athletes at all levels.

Keywords: Sports Physiotherapy, Malaysia, Clinical Standards, Postgraduate Education

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© 2025 Published by Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy. This is an open-access article under the CC BY license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  • 19 September 2025

Year: 2025, Volume: 4, Issue: 2


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