Athletic Therapy- Functional Rehabilitation

What is Athletic Therapy?

Athletic therapists (AT) work in both the healthcare (clinician) and paramedical (emergency responders) divisions of care, specializing in musculoskeletal conditions. A certified therapist can provide comprehensive care from the initial injury to full return to activities of all types. In the clinical setting, an AT provides immediate assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses, and can prevent future injuries through education and minimization of the risks for further injuries/illnesses.

 

 Athletic Therapy can help you enhance your recovery time. Recover faster from a fall or accident and improve your mobility or range of motion with an athletic therapy session, or find out the root cause for your pain or injury.  Athletic therapy focuses on the area of assessment and rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions–the muscles, bones, and joints.

We treat a wide range of patients and conditions. Our patients range from kids with concussions to seniors recovering from hip replacement surgery and more. We use various manual therapies, modalities, and exercise prescriptions. Click below to book a session.

Common Conditions that an Athletic therapist treats: 

  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Overuse injuries
  • Chronic pain
  • Concussions

  • Pre- and post-surgery
  • Post-fractures
  • Motor vehicle accidents (MVA)
  • Rehabilitation
  • Reduce Headaches and frequency

If you have suffered any sport or physical activity-related injuries, you need to see an Athletic Therapist for comprehensive assessment and treatment. Pure Wellness Chiropractic’s team can help you recover and prepare so you can become the better you, again. Book an assessment today.

What does a typical Athletic Therapy session look like?

We will assess your injury through a thorough history and physical exam, including range of motion examination and special tests followed by treatment and rehabilitative exercises. Treatment can include massage techniques, mobilizations, Laser, physical therapy and more. The initial assessment appointment is 1 hour and follow-up appointments are 45 minutes.

What is functional movement therapy?

Functional movement therapy is performed with a certified athletic therapist (CAT(C)) and has two main aims. (1) to identify and rectify dysfunctions to help you hold adjustments better and correct subluxation patterns; and (2) to identify and rectify dysfunctions/areas of pain which affect your activities of daily living, or limit your recreational endeavors. Essentially this will help to stabilize your condition and reduce your incidence of future injury!!

What does a typical movement session look like?

All movement sessions are 30 minutes, the first of which is an assessment in which the certified athletic therapist assesses the patient for 8 areas of dysfunction, through multiple joint specific examinations and special tests. After this, working with the patients goals and lifestyle, the follow-up movement sessions will involve exercises prescriptions, tracking and progressions to help the patient achieve their goals