Athletic Therapy

Despite the name, Athletic Therapy is for anyone!

What is Athletic Therapy?

Athletic Therapy is a healthcare profession that specializes in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries involving muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones.

Despite the name, Athletic Therapy is not just for athletes. Athletic Therapists work with people of all ages and activity levels, from competitive athletes and weekend warriors to individuals recovering from workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, surgery, or everyday aches and pains.

Athletic Therapists are experts in movement and function. Through a detailed assessment, they identify the underlying cause of pain or injury and develop an individualized treatment plan designed to restore mobility, improve strength, and help prevent future injuries.

Treatment may include:

Comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment
Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques
Exercise prescription and rehabilitation
Joint mobilizations
Injury prevention strategies
Movement and biomechanical analysis
Taping and bracing
Education and self-management strategies

The goal of Athletic Therapy is not only to relieve pain but also to identify why the injury occurred and provide the tools needed to restore function, improve performance, and reduce the risk of re-injury.

Whether you are recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, returning to sport, or simply looking to move better, Athletic Therapy can help you return to the activities that matter most to you.

What Can Athletic Therapy Help With?

Athletic Therapy is effective in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Whether your injury occurred during sport, at work, or through everyday activities, Athletic Therapy can help reduce pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

Common conditions treated include:

Neck and Back Conditions

Neck pain and stiffness
Whiplash injuries
Low back pain
Sciatica
Postural dysfunction

Shoulder and Arm Injuries

Rotator cuff injuries
Shoulder impingement
Frozen shoulder
Tennis/golfers elbow
Wrist and hand injuries

Hip, Knee, and Leg Injuries

Hip pain and bursitis
IT band syndrome
Runner's knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Ligament sprains and strains
Meniscus injuries

Athletic Therapy focuses on identifying the root cause of your pain or injury rather than simply treating symptoms. Through hands-on treatment, movement assessment, and individualized exercise programs, the goal is to help you recover fully, improve function, and prevent future injuries.

Foot and Ankle Conditions

Ankle sprains
Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis
Fractures
Foot and arch pain

Sports and Activity-Related Injuries

Muscle strains
Ligament sprains
Tendon injuries and tendinopathies
Overuse injuries
Return-to-sport rehabilitation

Chronic Pain and Movement Issues

Arthritis-related pain
Joint instability
Balance and coordination deficits
Mobility restrictions
Recurring injuries

What to Expect During Your Visit?

Your first Athletic Therapy appointment begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand your injury, pain, movement limitations, and overall goals. We will discuss your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, work demands, and physical activities to gain a complete picture of your condition.

The physical assessment may include:

Postural analysis
Joint range of motion testing
Strength testing
Functional movement assessment
Orthopaedic special tests
Balance and coordination testing (when appropriate)

This detailed assessment helps identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and guides the development of an individualized treatment plan.

Treatment may include:

Manual therapy techniques
Soft tissue release
Joint mobilizations
Exercise prescription and rehabilitation
Injury prevention strategies
Taping or bracing
Education on movement, recovery, and activity modification

You will leave your appointment with a clear understanding of your treatment plan tailored to your goals, and exercises or strategies to support your recovery between visits.

Follow-up appointments focus on monitoring your progress, progressing your rehabilitation program, and making adjustments to your treatment plan as needed. Recovery is a collaborative process, and active participation through your home exercise program is an important part of achieving lasting results.