Athletic therapy is a healthcare discipline aimed at people of all ages experiencing musculoskeletal pain or injuries. Using a comprehensive approach that combines manual therapy, education, and personalized exercises, athletic therapists support your recovery and help prevent injury recurrence so you can get back to your routine.
Why consult an athletic therapist?
Athletic therapists specialize in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to physical activity and sports. They also assist individuals injured during everyday activities such as falls, household accidents, or repetitive movements at work. Their expertise enables them to accurately assess injuries and design tailored rehabilitation programs to help patients regain mobility, strength, and independence.
Among athletic populations, athletic therapists play a key role by combining assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and education, while working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal health and performance outcomes.
What are the benefits of athletic therapy?
Athletic therapy offers numerous benefits, both for injury prevention and rehabilitation. It helps identify risk factors and reduce the likelihood of acute or chronic injuries through personalized programs.
In the event of an injury, it promotes effective recovery with targeted exercises to restore strength, flexibility, and function. It also helps enhance athletic performance by optimizing technique, endurance, and muscular strength. Additionally, athletic therapy alleviates pain and improves mobility using manual techniques, physical modalities, and tailored recovery strategies.
It also supports a safe return to daily or athletic activities after an injury and allows for rapid on-site intervention during events to ensure athlete safety.
Overall, this holistic approach supports the physical and mental well-being of active individuals.
What happens during an athletic therapy session?
An athletic therapy session is personalized to meet your needs and promote effective recovery. It begins with an interview to discuss your symptoms, goals, and medical history. A physical assessment then evaluates your mobility, muscle strength, posture, and areas of pain or discomfort. The therapist explains the findings and sets treatment goals. A customized plan is developed, which may include therapeutic exercises, manual techniques like mobilizations or massage, and physical modalities such as heat, ice, or electrotherapy. You will also receive home exercises and recommendations to maintain your progress between sessions. Ongoing follow-ups ensure the treatment plan is adjusted according to your recovery.
Athletic therapy services available
General therapy
Treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions to relieve pain and prevent recurrence.
Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
Optimizing recovery before and after surgery (e.g., ligament repair, joint replacement).
Concussion treatment
Integrated approach ensuring thorough assessment, safe rehabilitation, and gradual return to activity.
Personalized exercise programs
Design of tailored programs to build strength, restore mobility, and prevent injury.
Physical preparation and conditioning
Programs focused on improving strength, endurance, speed, and agility to maximize sports performance.
Field integration
Emergency medical support during sporting events and collaboration with teams to promote athlete health.
Running assessment
Biomechanical analysis to prevent injuries and enhance runner performance.
