An Athletic Therapist is a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) and through successfully completion of a comprehensive theory exam, and a subsequent oral/practical exam, has earned the designation of Certified Athletic Therapist or CAT(C).
A CAT(C) specializes in the prevention and care of musculoskeletal (bones, muscles, joints) disorders as they relate to physical activity and athletics.
Who Can Benefit From Athletic Therapy?
You do not need to be an athlete to benefit from athletic therapy. Aside from catering to the athletic population, athletic therapy can also aid any individual suffering from the aches and pains of everyday life.
An athletic therapist commonly treats the following conditions:
work injuries (Workers Compensation Board Claims)
sports injuries
back & neck pain
motor vehicle injuries (Manitoba Public Insurance Claims)
repetitive motion injuries
pre and post surgery conditions
Insurance Coverage*
A number of private insurance companies cover athletic therapy. Some insurance providers include:
*Please inquire with your insurance provider for your specific coverage details with regards to Athletic Therapy.
Athletic Therapy Services
At Benefit Rehabilitation and Strength Training Inc. we strive to provide you the best possible athletic therapy care.
Our Athletic Therapy Services include:
> Initial Athletic Therapy Assessment During this 60 minute appointment your Athletic Therapist will conduct an extensive injury assessment and administer treatment appropriate for your injury
> Subsequent Athletic Therapy Treatment During this 45 minute appointment your Athletic Therapist will administer treatment and facilitate the rehabilitation process
Our athletic therapists also treat individuals injured in car accidents and workplace accidents. Just provide us with your MPI or WCB claim number and we will look after the rest.
Athletic Therapy Scope of Practice
In the clinic:
injury assessment
contemporary rehabilitation techniques
conditioning program design
using therapeutic modalities
postural evaluation
In the field:
injury assessment
basic emergency life support
recognition and management of acute traumatic neurological dysfunction