On Field Care That Follows the Athlete All the Way Back
What Is Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapy is a health care profession focused on preventing, assessing, and treating musculoskeletal injuries, particularly those related to sport and physical activity.
As a Certified Athletic Therapist, CAT(C), I provide on field emergency care alongside clinical assessment, rehabilitation, and a safe, guided return to participation.
That on field care includes:
- Injury Assessment
- Basic Emergency Life Support
- Recognition of Acute Neurological Dysfunction
- First Aid
- Entry Into the Right Health Care Pathway
- Techniques for a Safe Return to Play
Scope of Practice
My training as an Athletic Therapist starts with in depth knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and basic emergency care. Together, these give me the tools to assess an injury on the spot and guide an athlete through the full path back to play.
You can read more about the full scope of practice through the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.
What an Athletic Therapist Does
Working alongside other members of the health care team, I help maximize an athlete's performance and wellbeing, and encourage a genuine attitude toward positive health, not just injury management.
A treatment draws on the following:
- Contemporary rehabilitative techniques
- Therapeutic modalities
- Physical reconditioning
- Supportive strapping and taping
Together, these support optimal healing and prepare the athlete for a safe, confident return to an active life.
Integration
Mike integrates Athletic Therapy with his other manual therapy work, including Matrix Repatterning and Sport Massage, to support athletes through injury, prevention, and performance.
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905-773-5794