Athletic Therapy and Massage Therapy

A Certified Athletic Therapist is someone who specializes in the assessment and treatment of sports injuries. As well as clinical skills, they are also trained in on-field emergency skills and taping. They work at universities and colleges, with professional and national teams, and are part of the medical team of all major sporting events, such as the Olympics.

While athletic therapists are known for their work with athletes of all calibres, they treat a wide range of patients:  from young children to seniors who have had a joint replacement. An athletic therapist will use manual skills, modalities, rehabilitation exercises, and taping/bracing to return the client to their activity, whether it be highly competitive sports or activities of daily living.

Athletic Therapy is covered by some extended health benefit plans and some sports organizations. If you don’t have athletic therapy benefits, your treatments can be covered under Massage Therapy. If you would like more information about Athletic Therapy, please call us at Burlington Sports Therapy: 905-220-7858. We serve Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, and surrounding areas.