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© 2006-2011, Corporation des thérapeutes du sport du Québec. All rights reserved.
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
An Athletic therapist is trained to provide:
- musculoskeletal, postural and ergonomic evaluations
- orthopaedic treatment and rehabilitation services
- warm up, rehabilitation and conditioning programs
- first responder emergency care
- prophylactic or supportive taping techniques
- assistance with sports protective equipment selection, fitting and repair
- advice and educational information for prevention of injury
- an adaptability to suit the activity environment and facilities
The role of an Athletic Therapist extends into three areas:
- 1- Prevention of injury
- 2- Recognition, evaluation, and emergency care of injuries
- 3- Treatment and rehabilitation musculoskeletal injuries for a rapid return to work and play
WORKING IN A FIELD ENVIRONMENT
Athletic Therapists are often the first health care providers on the scene when injury occurs during play and must be able to recognize and evaluate
the injuries, provide immediate care, prepare the injured party for transport and consequently for return to "play".
The provision of on-field immediate care includes injury assessment and identification, activation of the emergency medical system, basic emergency life support, recognition
and management of acute traumatic musculoskeletal and/or neurological dysfunction, first aid, preparation for entrance into appropriate health care
delivery systems, and techniques to facilitate a safe return to participation.
WORKING IN A CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT
An Athletic Therapist will assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries through orthopaedic evaluation, therapeutic modalities, soft tissue release and mobilization, physical reconditioning through movement strategies and exercise as well as use prophylactic support techniques and educational information to prepare an individual for a safe reintegration into an active lifestyle and/or work environment.
The Certified Athletic Therapist is required to demonstrate continued professional development by obtaining 21 Continuing Education Units (CEU) over each three year period to remain a member in good standing with the CTSQ and the CATA. The credits can be amassed through various avenues, taking continuing education courses, doing research, lecturing to others, etc.