athletic therapy

Athletic therapy is a health care profession that specializes in the prevention, assessment, and care of musculoskeletal disorders, especially as they relate to athletics. The athletic therapist's goal is to help you return to your normal activities, whether that is day to day tasks or participating in your favourite sport

Athletic Therapists treat a wide range of clients using various manual therapies, modalities, exercise prescription and even bracing or taping. The provision of on-field immediate care of athletic injuries by a Certified Athletic Therapist includes:

• injury assessment

• basic emergency life support

• recognition and management of acute traumatic neurological dysfunction

• provision of first aid

• preparation for entrance into appropriate health care delivery systems

• utilization of techniques facilitating a safe return to participation