Athletic Therapy Scope of Practice

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Prevention

Athletic Therapists prevent or minimize the possibility of injury using strategies and techniques such as patient education, conditioning programs, postural evaluation, and equipment selection.

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Assessment

Athletic Therapists are experts at evaluating the type and severity of common athletic, workplace, and chronic or repetitive injuries using established best practices under the Sports Medicine model of care.

Pain Management

Emergency & Acute Care

Athletic Therapists are trained to provide basic emergency life support, recognize and manage acute traumatic neurological dysfunction, and prepare individuals for emergency medical attention. These skills also apply to helping patients return to regular activities following an acute injury or accident.

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Rehabilitation

Preparing individuals to re-establish their pre-injury lifestyle, Athletic Therapists take an active approach to rehabilitation, including manual and movement therapies, electrical modalities, and targeted exercises to ensure musculoskeletal stability and function.

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Reconditioning

Athletic Therapists work with individuals on a customized basis to condition for preventive measures and re-condition with exercise rehabilitation to avoid further injury and reduce chronic dysfunctions.