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aTHLETIC THERAPY



Athletic Therapy is as specialization in the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries pertaining to the musculoskeletal system (muscle, bones, and joints).


On the field, athletic therapists are known for working in sport settings where they provide emergency and acute care for spinal traumas, head injuries, and traumatic orthopedic injuries. They also provide sideline rehabilitation and prophylactic support such as wraps and tapings to prepare athletes for their practices and games.


In the clinic, following the Sports Medicine Model, athletic therapists take on an active approach to rehabilitation using manual and movement therapies and electrical modalities to get individuals back to their sports, work, or regular activities. They also work in the rehabilitation and prevention of orthopedic injuries such as sprains, back pain, and tendinopathies via postural evaluations and individualized rehabilitative exercises prescription.


This same model of care applies to the general active population, whether one is recovering from a fall at work or has developed muscle imbalances from sustained postures in their activities of daily living.



Reconditioning



Reconditioning, a concept that was largely developed by Jamie and Scott Livingston is the integration of therapeutic practices within the world of performance training. Heavily founded on the concept of movement, a reconditioning specialist views the body holistically and takes into account any sub-optimal movement patterns presenting in an individual that may predispose them to injuries or that can be driving their current pains and aches throughout their physical activity.


Our musculoskeletal system is compensatory and finds ways to work around aspects such as pain, muscle imbalances, joint restrictions, or breathing dysfunctions. These compensations present themselves through faulty movement patterns, which can then create a cascade of more tissue dysfunctions and pains. The main goal of a reconditioning specialist is to prepare an individual with all the tools necessary for them to learn how to move better within the context of their movement demands.


What does a reconditioning session look like?


Whether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, Alisha, our reconditioning specialist, and certified athletic therapist will take a comprehensive history of your previous injuries and your current daily activities and sports in order to understand your movement demands. She will then conduct an extensive assessment of your movements and further investigate them by performing a quick manual test to determine which tissue restriction, muscle weaknesses, or areas of instability are driving your dysfunctions. Furthermore, she will integrate some active manual therapy to help prepare your body to move better during your guided exercise session.



Active manual therapy integrated with tailored exercise programs



The exercises selected are specific to your assessment and appropriately matched to your movement demands and level of physical fitness.


In conjunction with the active manual therapy, the goal is to get you to be independent in maintaining the health of your tissue as you are strengthening them. You will be prescribed a holistic exercise program consisting of a variety of mobility, self-active tissue release techniques, myofascial stretching, and functional strengthening exercises to do at home.


In your subsequent visits, Alisha will make sure that you have mastered your exercises before increasing their load and complexity so that you may reach closer to your potential in sports performance or regular daily activities.



Movement assessment for injury prevention



Returning back to your activities or sport? Even if you aren’t experiencing any pains, faulty movement patterns can still affect your power and agility on the field.


From a performance perspective, it is important to get regular screenings to spot any dysfunctions early. This way, you can begin to optimize your system to receive more loads with fewer injuries!


Following the same principle above, Alisha will provide you with a tailored exercise program targeting injury prevention and movement optimization.



MONday : 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday : 10 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday : 8 AM - 6 pm
Thursday : 10 am - 8 pm
FRIday : 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday & sunday : Closed



Integral Performance Physio 3675 Boul des Sources, Suite #200, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, H9B 2K4 | [email protected] | 514.534.0380