CSP chief executive John Cowman, has responded to social media posts regarding a female member of the England rugby union medical team.
The derogatory remarks made by radio commentators have been widely shared on their social media channels and reported by online media outlets.
In response, John Cowman said:
These misogynist and sexist comments made against a female member of the medical team working for the England rugby union team are beyond unacceptable - they are disgraceful.
'No one should face such online abuse and the comments denigrate the high professional standards that she and other sports medics and physiotherapists uphold. This kind of abuse is still all too common both online and in stadiums and needs to end now.'
The medical team had been called to assist England captain Jamie George following an injury at a match in Auckland on 13 July.
Jamie George, who is also co-founder of The Carter & George physiotherapy clinics, said:
Both the RFU and The Carter & George Practice employ many talented and hard-working female healthcare professionals. It is disappointing that comments like this are still being made.
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