Athletic Therapy
What Is
Athletic Therapy?
Athletic therapists (CAT(C)) adhere to the Sports Medicine Model of care. They treat a wide range of patients, from children with concussions to seniors recovering from hip replacement surgery. They use various manual therapies, modalities, exercise prescriptions and even bracing and taping. The treatment varies but the objective does not – an athletic therapist’s goal is to help clients return to their usual activities, whether that means playing competitive sports or walking to the mailbox and back.
Athletic therapy sessions are tailored to the individual needs of the patient.
Some common conditions treated by athletic therapists include, but are not limited to:
- Neck Pain (ie. torticollis, radiculopathy, etc.)
- Concussion and post-concussion symptoms
- Shoulder pain (ie. frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injury, etc.)
- Lower back pain (ie. mechanical restrictions, disc herniations,
sciatica) - Hip pain (ie. bursitis, osteoarthritis of the hip)
- Knee pain (ie. osteoarthritis, tendinitis, ligamentous injuries,
patellofemoral syndrome) - Foot or ankle pain (ie. achilles tendinitis, ankle sprain, plantar
fasciitis)
Treatment includes, but is not limited to:
- Manual therapy
- Home exercise programs
- Patient Education
- Taping support techniques
- K-taping
At Motiva Sante, we put a heavy emphasis on using the most up-to-date evidence-based knowledge to help identify the cause(s) of the problem and help treat the patient as a whole. Everybody is unique, so the rehabilitation plans are structured to meet the individual’s needs for a quick return to function.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! You can schedule an appointment and meet with our athletic therapist without having a referral from your doctor.
Some insurance companies cover athletic therapy services but others do not. You would need to verify with your insurance provider and specific policy to see if you have coverage or not.
When working on the upper extremity, wearing a t-shirt/tank top can be helpful. When working on the lower extremity, shorts are recommended. Ultimately, you can wear whatever makes you comfortable and that you are able to move freely in.
Still wondering if we can help?
Give us a call at 514-819-1015 or email us for more information!
