What is Athletic Therapy?

Best known for providing immediate on-field emergency care of professional and national athletes, Athletic Therapists are skilled in returning athletes to competition and maximizing their performance potential as fast as possible after an injury. 

Those same skills and techniques also make Athletic Therapists very effective in treating the injuries sustained by everyday active Canadians, including:

  • Common injuries from falls, daily activities and sports

  • Chronic and recurring conditions, pre-surgery and post-surgery

  • Emergencies at sporting events such as concussion, fractures, and spinal injuries

  • Workplace and motor vehicle accidents

 

Athletic Therapists at KATC utilize a variety of manual (hands-on) treatment techniques that include:

Soft Tissue & Myofascial Release
Joint & Soft Tissue Mobilization
Muscle Energy
Graston Technique
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Visceral Manipulation
Lymphatic Drainage
Neural Meningeal

What is Cranial Sacral Therapy?

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, light-touch method of evaluating and
enhancing the craniosacral system, the environment in which the brain
and spinal cord function. An imbalance or dysfunction in the
craniosacral system can cause sensory, motor or neurological
disabilities. These problems may include chronic pain, eye difficulties,
scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments and learning disabilities, as
well as other physical and psychological problems.

 

Faster Results

Athletic Therapists rehabilitate injuries using the Sports Medicine Model, a method that focuses on the individual taking an active approach to rehabilitate their orthopedic injury. This results in a faster recovery, a reduced chance of further injury, and fewer visits to a healthcare professional.

At your first appointment your Athletic Therapist will perform a thorough assessment to determine the extent and cause of your injury. Your Therapist will also ask you questions about your current injury, previous injuries, health history, and any medications you are taking. This information will provide a direction for your treatment plan.

 

Field Coverage for Athletic Events:

As members of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA) and Certified First Responders, all of our Athletic Therapists are qualified to provide immediate on site first aid for field coverage.

If you are interested in hiring one of our Therapists for field coverage or you require more information please give us a call at (613) 507-5282.

Additional Services we provide for Athletic Events include:

Pre-event taping and strapping
Post-event assessment and sideline treatment
Post-event ice bath & flushes (gentle massage)

What is Visceral Manipulation?

Visceral manipulation uses gentle techniques to mobilize the tissues throughout the abdomen, pelvis and thorax, which in turn can reduce tension on the connecting musculoskeletal structures. By addressing restrictions, this also helps to improve circulation to the tissues being treated as well as to the rest of the body. Together, these benefits can alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain, improve visceral function and promote whole body wellness.

 
 

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