What is athletic therapy?

A profession dedicated to providing elite level care for patients of all activity levels.

Certified Athletic Therapists

Have graduated from an accredited program and have completed a national membership exam. Athletic Therapists are required to accumulate continuing education credits and first aid to maintain their certification.

Did You Know?

Athletic Therapists work in a variety of settings, including workplaces, sports and with the general public. They use a hands-on approach that includes manual therapy, exercise prescription, and injury-specific rehabilitation plans to help you return to your favorite activities safely.

AT vs PT

Athletic Therapist and Physiotherapist have very similar practices they both assess, treat and rehab musculoskeletal injuries.

Physiotherapists have a larger scope of practice. They also treat respiratory, cardiovascular and vestibular conditions.

Why Athletic Therapy?

An Athletic Therapist will provide high level health care to support your physical health and get you running at your top performance.

Insurance companies that may cover athletic therapy

Dependent on individual plans:

• Great West Life

• Standard Life

• Blue Cross

• Desjardin

• Claim Secure

• Sun Life

• Reliable Life Insurance Co.

• Manulife

• Empire Life

• Greenshield​

The following organizations provide Athletic Therapy coverage for their athletes:

• Canadian Athlete Insurance Program

• Ontario Soccer Association

• Hockey Canada

• Ontario Hockey Association

• Ontario Basketball Association

• Ontario Football Alliance

• Ontario Provincial Police Association

• Rugby Ontario

• Rugby Canada​

By Tyna Holder