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Athletic Therapy

Athletic therapy prevents, assesses, treats, and rehabilitates musculoskeletal injuries. Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT(C)) assist all ages with manual therapy, exercises, and rehab plans, focusing on injury prevention, safe activity return, and integrating sports medicine and exercise science.

Athletic Therapy

Athletic Therapy


Athletic  therapy is a specialized healthcare discipline focused on the  prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal  injuries. Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT(C)) work with individuals  of all ages, from competitive athletes to everyday people, using a  combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and various  treatment techniques. They educate clients on injury prevention and  create personalized rehabilitation programs to ensure a safe return to  activity. Athletic therapy integrates elements of sports medicine and  exercise science, promoting overall health, performance, and recovery.


What Makes Athletic Therapy Different?


Athletic  Therapists are musculoskeletal experts specializing in the orthopedic  assessment and rehabilitation of physical injuries. They provide a  unique service that combines extensive hands-on and manual approaches  with active, individualized therapeutic strategies to facilitate a  return to physical activity.


Insurance Coverage


Many insurance companies in Alberta recognize the benefits of including athletic therapy services. Notable insurers include:

  • Alberta Blue Cross (via Health Spending Account)

  • Allsport

  • Canadian Life Assurance

  • CHA Health

  • Citadel Assurance

  • Clarica

  • Co-operators

  • Desjardins

  • The Economical Insurance Group

  • Equitable Life of Canada

  • Great West Life

  • Green Shield Canada

  • Industrial-Alliance Pacific

  • Liberty Health

  • Manulife Financial

  • Premiere Life

  • Standard Life

  • Sunlife

  • Wawanessa

Athletic  therapy coverage may also be available through organizations such as  the Canadian Hockey Association and national and provincial members of  Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Rugby, Baseball, and Soccer Canada. Some  companies, including Kodak, Air Canada, Pratt & Whitney, Canada  Post, Purina, and IBM, also provide coverage.


Note: Although the above insurance companies accept billing for athletic  therapy, please contact your insurer prior to receiving services, as  each policy will vary according to individual employee benefits  packages. Athletic therapy services are typically not available for  direct billing, so clients may need to pay for services upfront and  submit their receipts for reimbursement. The Alberta Athletic Therapist  Association has created templates to assist in requesting the addition  of athletic therapy to your extended medical plan.

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