What We Treat

Spectrum of Care

Athletic Therapy covers a full spectrum of therapy skills and modalities.

Prevention

Instruction to individuals on the use and application of commercially made or custom made protective equipment to minimize the risk of injury, illness or health related conditions
Provide custom-made devices or properly apply commercially made products in order to provide prophylactic/protective measures to minimize the risk of injury, illness or health related conditions
Patient education on risks and corrective actions associated with participation in fitness and sport programs, workplace ergonomics and musculoskeletal injury prevention in both the active lifestyle and workplace settings
Facilitate physical conditioning by designing and implementing programs to reduce the risk of injury, illness or health-related conditions

Assessment

Formulate an Athletic Therapy diagnosis by interpreting the mechanism of injury; determining signs, symptoms and predisposing factors of an injury, illness or health related condition; performing specific physical, orthopedic or fitness testing in accordance with accepted procedures to assess an injury, illness and/or health related condition
Assess for/recognize the potential of a sport related traumatic brain injury/concussion
Assess the biomechanical impact of injury, illness or health-related condition to promote ergonomically correct function
Reassess the status of injuries, illnesses and/or health-related conditions using standard techniques and documentation to determine appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and/or fitness and reconditioning plans

Emergency & Acute Care

Employ life-saving techniques through the use of standard emergency procedures to reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality.
Prevent exacerbation of non-life threatening conditions through the use of standard procedures to reduce morbidity
Engage in rehabilitative therapy (including electrical, thermal and mechanical modalities) using standard techniques and procedures to facilitate recovery, function and/or performance
Administer therapeutic and conditioning exercise(s) using both standard and advanced techniques and procedures to facilitate recovery, function and/or performance either pre-or post-injury or surgical intervention, as well as for general illnesses or conditions related to the musculoskeletal system
Educate and provide guidance and/or counseling to patients and individuals in the treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries, illnesses and/or health-related conditions to facilitate recovery, function and/or performance
Educate, provide guidance and/or counseling for, and administer appropriate return protocols for patients returning from sport related traumatic brain injuries

Rehabilitation

Preparing individuals to re-establish their pre-injury lifestyle, Athletic Therapists take an active approach to rehabilitation, including manual and movement therapies, electrical modalities, and targeted exercises to ensure musculoskeletal stability and function.

Reconditioning

Athletic Therapists work with individuals on a customized basis to condition for preventive measures and re-condition with exercise rehabilitation to avoid further injury.

Common Injuries that ATs Treat

Athletic Therapists treat all sorts of injuries and conditions. Some on the field, many in a clinic. Some of those conditions include:

Acute Injuries
Chronic Conditions
Muscle Sprains
Ligament Strains
Contusions
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tears
Bursitis, Capsulitis, Fasciitis
Tendonitis, Tendonosis, Tendosynovitis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Low Back Pain
Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome
Disc Herniation / Facet Fusions
Whiplash Associated Disorders
Workplace Injuries
Pre/Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Post Fracture Rehabilitation
Biomechanical Analysis
Injury Prevention and Care
Prophylactic Taping/Bracing
Return to Play Protocols
Postural Assessments
Strength and Conditioning Programs