Is This for Me?
Don’t let the name fool you, athletic therapy is for everyone. Although athletic therapists work with elite level athletes during their schooling and beyond, their ability to adapt exercise programs to all levels of activity is becoming well known. An athletic therapist’s level of training in following a muscle or joint injury from day one to complete healing is unparalleled.
Some examples of the populations cared for by ProCare Athletic Therapy:
Active Baby Boomers
With the baby boom generation remaining more active than previous generations, and more conscious of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the demand for athletic therapy has increased exponentially. These individuals partner with an athletic therapist for everything from improving their golf swing to keeping up with their grandchildren.
Educators
With the hectic lifestyle and the demands of the profession, these individuals often struggle with the effects of deconditioning, including fatigue, joint pain, low back pain, headaches, and negative changes in body composition. As the role models for the next generation, educators are increasingly aware of the need to care for their health. With an approach that integrates rehabilitation, fitness, and nutrition, athletic therapists are the ideal choice of health care professional for making positive lifestyle changes.
Athletes
From cyclists to soccer players to competitive stair climbers, athletes of all backgrounds seek out athletic therapists for their expertise in injury assessment and rehabilitation. These individuals hope to return to full participation in their sport as quickly and as safely as possible. They rely on their athletic therapist to guide them step-by-step through the stages of healing.
Weekend Warriors
With limited spare time to train, and a desire to stay involved in their favourite sports, weekend warriors are particularly susceptible to activity related injury. When sprains and strains do occur, these athletes return to their athletic therapist in order to minimize their time on the sidelines.
