Athletic Therapy

Using the Sports Medicine Model of care, Athletic Therapists work with people of all ages and activity levels — from athletes recovering from an injury to individuals working toward everyday mobility after surgery or other physical setbacks.What Does an Athletic Therapist Do? Athletic Therapy goes beyond simply treating an injury. Their training combines in-depth knowledge of anatomy and the musculoskeletal system with exercise physiology, biomechanics, injury prevention, and emergency care.  Their goal is to understand what happened, develop a personalized treatment plan, and help you get back to the activities that matter to you.Treatment may include:

• Injury prevention and education
• Comprehensive injury assessment
• Manual therapy and therapeutic modalities
• Personalized exercise and rehabilitation programs
• Taping and bracing
• Concussion management
• Functional rehabilitation and return-to-activity planning

Athletic Therapists can help with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, whether you're returning to competitive sport, getting back to work, or simply aiming to move comfortably through your day. Five Core Areas of PracticeAthletic Therapists are trained across five key practice domains:

• Prevention — reducing injury risk and promoting healthy movement
• Assessment — identifying the nature and extent of an injury
• Intervention — providing treatment and rehabilitation
• Practice Management — delivering safe, organized, and effective care
• Professional Responsibility — maintaining ethical, professional standards of practice

Whether you're stepping back onto the field or simply hoping to walk around the block without discomfort, Athletic Therapy is focused on one thing: helping you move better and get back to doing what you love.