Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapy
An athletic therapist is a healthcare professional. They specialize in the emergency care, prevention, identification, intervention and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and conditions of various origins.
Athletic Therapist
A Certified Athletic Therapist optimizes the performance of professional or amateur athletes and any active individual at any level through sport-specific training to prevent injury. The use of specialized rehabilitation techniques ensures a quick return to activity. These same specialized techniques also allow our professionals to assist in the healing of musculoskeletal conditions of active Quebecers.
Services Offered
Certified Athletic Therapists offer three main categories of services:
- Treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries for a rapid return to activity;
- Identification, evaluation and treatment of acute injuries requiring immediate attention (emergency first aid);
- Prevention of musculoskeletal injuries through physical conditioning or other techniques such as prophylactic supports.