CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPY in VICTORIA, BC

Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT's) are skilled healthcare professionals that specialize in providing care for orthopedic injuries, whether acute or chronic. 

Furthermore, CAT’s are experts at injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and prevention.

WHAT IS ATHLETIC THERAPY?

Athletic Therapy treatments are based on the Sport Medicine model, an active rehabilitation approach with an objective to find and treat the cause of conditions and not just the symptoms.

This method encourages the patient to follow an active approach to rehabilitating their injury rather than a passive, therapist-dependent approach or reliance on modalities.

This leads to faster recovery, decreases risk of re-injury, and reinforces treatment outcomes. Athletic Therapists also are first responders, providing sideline emergency care for sports organizations.

BETA THERAPEUTICS ATHLETIC THERAPY TEAM IN VICTORIA, BC

LEON YOUNG, CAT

Leon is a Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT) under the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, and a Canadian Red Cross Certified First Responder.

Meet Leon

QUINN SIU, CAT(C)

Quinn specializes in the prevention, assessment and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and has the ability to provide individualized care for ICBC clients. She has experience providing care to active individuals of all ages and abilities, including olympic-level and recreational athletes in sports such as rugby, hockey, football, basketball and gymnastics.

Meet Quinn
QUINN SIU, CAT(C)

Start your ATHLETIC THERAPY Treatment with BETA Therapeutics Today!

Book Your ATHLETIC THERAPY Appointment

ATHLETIC THERAPY RATES

60 Minute Initial Assessment | $100 +GST

45 Minute Follow-up | $80 +GST

60 Minute Follow-up | $100 +GST

Promotional Packages | starting at $300 +GST

ICBC Appointments | Book online or call for info

Book CAT Appointment

ATHLETIC THERAPIST VS KINESIOLOGIST VS PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Athletic Therapist

In Canada, a Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT (C)) is a healthcare professional who specializes in emergency care and in the prevention, identification, intervention, and management of injuries or musculoskeletal conditions, particularly in athletes. This includes acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions of varying origin. One may say that Athletic Therapists are specialized Kinesiologists that do not perform the entire scope of practice.

Kinesiologists

The title of a Kinesiologist may differ from province to province. The use of the title “Kinesiologist” with a qualifier exists because PKAs are bound by their Bylaws or Provincial Laws. The CKA encourages us to use the term “Kinesiologist” (without any qualifiers) where possible. In Canada, Ontario is the only province that legally requires the use of the title “Registered Kinesiologist”.

Physiologist

Although in some Canadian provinces there may be differences in education and in the distinction of terminology, for the CKA, physiology is one of the fields that are integrated into kinesiology. However, it can be the subject of specialization in the field of kinesiology in the same way as biomechanics, motor skills, anatomy, etc. One may say that Exercise Physiologists are specialized Kinesiologists that do not perform the entire scope of practice.

BENEFITS OF ATHLETIC THERAPY

Athletic therapy is a proven method of restoring and maintaining mobility and function while also improving your overall health. This treatment can help you go back to your regular activities through physical rehabilitation and injury prevention. The benefits of athletic therapy include:

  • Increased strength and flexibility
  • Improved balance and coordination
  • Reduced stress levels
  • Injury prevention
  • Reduction of scar tissue
  • Recovery from injury
  • Improved quality of life

WHEN SHOULD I SEE AN ATHLETIC THERAPIST?

It's a good way to consider an athletic therapist if:

  • You're experiencing physical pain or discomfort that negatively impacts your daily routine, your job, or your ability to engage in physical activities.
  • You're recovering from an injury or surgery and want to get back to your previous activity level.
  • You want to increase your activity level; strengthen your body; and reduce the risk of injuries.

WHAT CONDITIONS DO AN ATHLETIC THERAPIST TREAT?

Musculoskeletal injuries that an Athletic Therapist may help with include:

  • muscle strains
  • ligament sprains
  • tendinitis
  • low back or neck pain
  • arthritis
  • postural strain
  • repetitive strain injuries
  • fascial restrictions

An Athletic Therapist provides rehabilitation for post-surgical patients, including ACL reconstruction, fractures, shoulder dislocations, and arthroscopic surgery.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN INITIAL ATHLETIC THERAPY

You may be asked a series of questions about yourself, your lifestyle, your exercise habits, your area of concern, any previous injuries, and any health concerns. An Athletic Therapist will perform a thorough physical assessment of your area of concern as well as surrounding areas.

They will then provide you with an evaluation of the current state of your condition and offer treatment recommendations based on their findings.

You will work together to develop a plan of management that will help you achieve your goals. These include:

  • Developing warm-up, conditioning routines
  • Exercise prescriptions
  • Applying appropriate prophylactic (preventive) or supportive tape
  • Appropriate use of therapeutic modalities, when indicated
  • Advice on equipment selection, fitting, and repair

WHY OUR ATHLETIC THERAPISTS ARE DIFFERENT

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Est laudantium molestiae aut quia delectus est sint inventore. Ea nostrum excepturi ex illo molestiae et porro iusto qui impedit eius.

Et facere consectetur in voluptatum deleniti ut dignissimos voluptas et quibusdam debitis et dolor voluptatem. Ut excepturi expedita 33 facere officiis aut fugit expedita eum accusantium dolor.

IS AN ATHLETIC THERAPIST ONLY FOR ATHLETES?

Certainly not! We are all prone to injuries, whether we work in an office, play on a team, or are merely weekend warriors. Patients treated by our Victoria Athletic Therapists range from children with concussions to seniors recovering from hip replacement surgery. Although the therapy varies, the goal of an Athletic Therapist is to assist clients in returning to their normal activities. Depending on your specific circumstances, Athletic Therapy can help you return to work or play fast.

Testimonials

"Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book."

John Doe

"Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book."

John Doe

"Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book."

John Doe

DIRECT BILLING

BETA Therapeutics conveniently offers direct billing for many services. Direct billing for Certified Athletic Therapy may be offered by your insurance provider. For more information on see our Direct Billing FAQ.

At BETA Therapeutics, we also offer Athletic Therapy, Clinical Counselling, Registered Massage Therapy & Relaxation Massage.

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPY FAQ

Athletic Therapists may be found in environments such as:
  • Multidisciplinary clinics
  • Professional sports
  • Olympic games (and other similar events)
  • Sport and Exercise Performance and Optimization
  • Universities and Colleges (research and teaching)
  • High school, varsity, and amateur athletics
  • Industrial workplaces + more!
The scope of practice of an Athletic Therapist begins with the education, training, and in-depth knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and basic emergency care. Athletic Therapists use a wide variety of treatment techniques, some of which include:
  • Multidisciplinary clinics
  • Professional sports
  • Olympic games (and other similar events)
  • Sport and Exercise Performance and Optimization
  • Universities and Colleges (research and teaching)
  • High school, varsity, and amateur athletics
  • Industrial workplaces + more!
A first visit to our clinic generally requires a 45 or 60 minute appointment. Almost all appointments begin with a consultation where your therapist will review your health history and conduct any appropriate assessments and special tests. The remainder of time will be hands on followed by reassessment. If indicated, your therapist will recommend any appropriate homecare techniques which will help to support your personal healthcare goals.
For manual therapists to achieve the most effective results it is recommended that there is access to bare skin. Keep in mind that throughout the appointment your well-being is key and you are only ever encouraged to dress down to your comfort level. While you are on the table you will be draped under a sheet at all times and only the area being treated will be undraped. If you do choose to remain clothed for your treatment, athletic wear is the best choice (shorts, t-shirt, stretchy clothing).
This will be determined by both you and your therapist based on your individual healthcare needs. Should they be required, your therapist will discuss the frequency of upcoming treatments to find a schedule that best suits your wellness goals.
Still have questions? Don't hesitate to Contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.