Athletic Therapy in Winnipeg
Clients can range from the weekend warrior to an individual with a workplace injury. Though athletic therapists are usually seen as first-responders on the field at major games and tournaments, they also use their knowledge in a clinical setting. With knowledge in anatomy, exercise physiology and biomechanics, athletic therapists are able to effectively prevent, treat, and rehabilitate chronic or acute injuries.
By using various manual therapies, modalities, taping techniques and exercise prescription, athletic therapists help you get back to your daily life. That can mean getting back into training for a competitive tournament or walking your dog. Whatever your finish line, our athletic therapists will help you reach it.
Athletic Therapy FAQ
Common questions about athletic therapy, injury rehabilitation, manual treatment, exercise programs, taping, and returning to work, sport, or daily activity in Winnipeg.
Athletic therapy focuses on assessing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries involving the muscles, bones, joints, and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. It is not limited to competitive athletes. Athletic therapy may benefit anyone recovering from an acute injury, chronic pain, a workplace injury, a recreational sports injury, or physical limitations that affect work and everyday activities. At Elite Sports Injury in Winnipeg, treatment is tailored to your condition, activity level, and personal goals.
No. Athletic therapists work with people of different ages, occupations, and activity levels. Clients may include competitive athletes, recreational athletes, weekend warriors, workers recovering from an injury, and people who simply want to move more comfortably. Your finish line might be returning to competition, getting back to work, exercising without pain, or being able to walk your dog comfortably.
Athletic therapy may help with acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, joint pain, muscle injuries, tendon concerns, overuse injuries, workplace injuries, and injuries caused by sport or recreational activity. Athletic therapists can also help clients rebuild strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and confidence after an injury. An assessment is used to determine whether athletic therapy is appropriate for your specific concern.
Your athletic therapist will discuss your injury, symptoms, medical history, activity demands, and rehabilitation goals. The physical assessment may examine your movement, strength, flexibility, joint function, balance, and ability to complete activities related to work, sport, or daily life. Based on the findings, your therapist will develop an individualized treatment and exercise plan.
Athletic therapists may use manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, taping or bracing techniques, mobility exercises, strengthening, balance training, and individualized exercise prescription. Treatment is selected according to your injury, symptoms, stage of recovery, and goals. Your program may change as your movement and physical capacity improve.
Yes. A major goal of athletic therapy is helping you safely return to the activities that matter to you. Rehabilitation may involve gradually rebuilding your strength, mobility, endurance, coordination, and tolerance for specific movements. Your therapist can adapt the program to the demands of your sport, occupation, training routine, or everyday activities.
You can book an athletic therapy appointment with Elite Sports Injury to have your injury, symptoms, movement, and rehabilitation goals assessed. Book online at physiowinnipeg.com or contact the Elite Sports Injury clinic location most convenient for you.