Athletic Therapy

A Certified Athletic Therapist is a University educated health care professional who assesses, reconditions, and rehabilitates active individuals with injuries to muscles and joints.  We use a combination of innovative rehabilitative techniques such as: soft tissue and joint mobilization, electro therapeutic modalities, physical reconditioning, and supportive wrapping/taping techniques.  This multi-faceted approach of injury treatment is based on the "Sports Medicine" model of an active rehabilitation.

Canadian Athletic Therapist Association (CATA)An organization devoted to the health care of the physically active individual. A Certified Athletic Therapist must have fulfilled the academic and practical requirements as outlined by the CATA, and members must have successfully completed a comprehensive theory exam and a subsequent oral/practical exam developed and administered by the certification board of the CATA.The provision of on-field immediate care of athletic injuries by a Certified Athletic Therapist includes: injury assessment, basic emergency life support, recognition and management of acute traumatic neurological dysfunction, provision of first aid, preparation for entrance into appropriate health care delivery systems, or, where appropriate, utilization of techniques facilitating a safe return to participation.For information on how to have Certified Athletic Therapy added to your Health Benefits Plan, visit our "Insurance Tips" page.