Athletic Therapy
What is Athletic Therapy?
Athletic Therapy is best known for on field work in the sports setting dealing with injuries when they occur and through the entire rehab program. Athletic Therapists specialize in rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries (muscles, bones, joints). Although the profession has "Athletic" in it they treat a wide range of patients, ranging from kids with acute injuries to seniors dealing with degenerative conditions. They use manual therapy, exercises, and modalities to treat various conditions and tailor their program to the needs of their patient.
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Who needs Athletic Therapy?
Athletic Therapy is beneficial for individuals of all
ages and backgrounds. It is particularly helpful
for those who:
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Recover from Injury: whether
they are sports-related, due to accidents or
age related issues.
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Manage Chronic Conditions: People with
chronic conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, sprains, and strains can
benefit from athletic therapy to improve their quality of life.
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Enhance Sports Performance: Athletes often turn to athletic therapy to
optimize their performance, prevent injuries, and recover optimally. Athletic Therapists utilize return to play protocols to ensure that you are not only physically ready but not facing mental hurdles.
Here at Movewell, our athletic therapist uses a variety of different treatment methods to help optimize the healing process and reduce the likelihood reinjury. Some of the techniques include:
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manual techniques (massage, joint mobilization, stretches)
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electrotherapy (ultrasound, interferential, TENS, muscle stim, laser)
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heat and cold
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therapeutic exercise
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correction of posture, lifting techniques, sporting techniques which contribute to the problem
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taping, bandaging, splinting
The athletic therapist is not only concerned with treating the injury, but with finding the cause and correcting any biomechanical factors which may have contributed to the injury.
