Athletic Therapy

• Athletic Therapy is a health care profession that specializes in the prevention, assessment and care of musculoskeletal disorders (muscles, bones, joints) especially as they relate to athletics and the pursuit of physical activity.

• Book with Jennifer Patterson  for your athletic therapy assessment and treatment. 

FAQ

IS ATHLETIC THERAPY JUST FOR ATHLETES?   NO! contrary to popular belief, athletic therapy can be beneficial for anyone who wants to get back to ANY level of activity. Athletic therapist are able to work with patients to create an individualized treatment plan to address a wide variety of goals from getting back to acitivities of daily living to returning to elite level sport. 

IS ATHLETIC THERAPY THE SAME AS PHYSIOTHERAPY (physical therapy)?  While both physiotherapy (physical therapy) and athletic therapy provide hands-on treatment and assess, manage and treat musculoskeletal conditions, there are some difference in education and practice, as well as regulation and insurance coverage. If you're unsure if athletic therapy is a good option for you, be sure to contact us and we can discuss this further. With respect to extended health benefits,  many insurance companies cover athletic therapy however, it must be specifically stated in your benefits plan, and in this case, physiotherapy and athletic therapy are not synonomous.