The initial visit is used to assess your chief complaint (current injury) as well as your bodies overall level of function. Our primary goal is to pinpoint inefficient muscle patterns, physical weaknesses, inflexibility, imbalance and instability in the body.
By performing a comprehensive assessment and fundamental movement scan, we can focus your rehabilitation efforts on addressing the primary cause of your existing injury, not just the symptoms, allowing you to recover as quickly and efficiently as possible!
Kootenay Athletic Therapy is passionate about helping individuals do what they love best, pain free. You do not need to be an elite athlete to use our services; you must simply possess a healthy appetite for staying active.
Many extended health plans cover Athletic Therapy treatments with a doctor’s referral. As all plans are different, it is best that you contact your individual plan administrator to verify the extent of your coverage.
If your claim is denied, you may submit a letter prepared by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, requesting that Athletic Therapy be added to your extended health care plan.
This letter can be submitted to both your plan administrator within the HR department at your place of employment and to your assigned representative within your Insurance Provider.
Unfortunately Athletic Therapy is not covered by the BC Medical Services Plan.
The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association was established in 1965 born out of a need for Highly Trained Professionals dedicated to the keeping Canadian High Performance athletes healthy and at their peak performance 12 months a year.
A Certified Athletic Therapist is a graduate of an accredited degree program specializing in the prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation of orthopeadic injuries sustained by athletes and active individuals. Upon the graduation and the collection of 1200 hours of practical field and clinical experience, each member must pass a National Board Exam to receive the designation of Certified Athletic Therapist. All Certified members must satisfy ongoing continuing education requirements.