Athletic Therapy
At GRSM, our Certified Athletic Therapists use a full range of treatments to help you return safely to your sports and other activities.
Athletic Therapy at GRSM
- Our athletic therapy treatments will help you to rehabilitate or prevent injury:
- Modern rehabilitative techniques
- Therapeutic modalities
- Physical reconditioning
- Supportive strapping procedures (including braces
Our rehabilitation practice includes:
- Assessing and reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries
- Recognizing and managing traumatic neurological injuries (concussion)
- Supportive taping
- Bracing
Our injury prevention services include:
- Musculoskeletal and postural evaluation
- Development of warm-up and conditioning programs
- Supportive taping
- Bracing
Improves your performance and welfare
**For more information on Certified Athletic Therapists, visit the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association or the Ontario Athletic Therapy Association websites**
Our Athletic Therapist
A Little About Nathan
Nathan is a Certified Athletic Therapist and has been with GRSM since March 2007. His role at GRSM includes Athletic Therapy, Orthopaedic Bracing and High Performance Training. Nathan is a graduate of the University of Waterloo Kinesiology Program, the Athletic Therapy Program at Sheridan College and has recently completed his Masters in Biomechanics and Neuroscience from the University of Guelph.
Nathan has been practicing as an Athletic Therapist since 2003 gaining experience working with a variety of sports including rugby, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, football, basketball and hockey. Nathan has worked at a variety of sports medicine clinics and fitness facilities throughout his career to date including the University of Maryland, Sheridan College ATC, Xcel Fitness and currently GRSM. Nathan also spends some of his time as a part time Professor at Humber College teaching in the Athletic Therapy Applied Bachelor of Science program.
As an Athletic Therapist one of Nathan’s specialties is concussion prevention and treatment. Nathan is passionate about the active rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and in High Performance Athletic Development.
“Play safe, and be able to play harder.”
COMMON CONDITIONS WE TREAT
- Osteoarthritis
- Stress Fractures
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Concussion
- Rotator Cuff Dysfunction
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Metatarsalgia
- Finger/Wrist Tendonitis
- Achillies Tendonitis
- Iliotibial Band (ITB) Pain
- Acute Injuries
- Joint Instability
- Pinched Nerve
- Shin Splints
- Ankle/Foot Sprains
- Hip Flexor Strains
- Hip Bursitis/Tendonitis
- Low Back Pain/Strain
- Neck Pain/Strain
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Overuse Sports Injuries
- Groin Pull
- Hamstring Strain
- Elbow Pain
- Knee Ligament Tears (ACL, MCL)
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Post-Fracture Rehabilitation
- Shoulder Separation
- Frozen Shoulder
- Calcific Tendinopathy
Our Athletic Therapy Programs
Sports Concussion Program
GRSM is committed to providing an efficient and comprehensive assessment and treatment of sport concussions in the high standard of care that GRSM is renowned for.
Acute Injuries Rapid Response
GRSM is committed to providing a Rapid Response in assessing and treating Acute Injuries that have been referred by Physicians.
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FAQs
Here are the most frequently asked questions about our Athletic Therapy services.
Do I need a referral?
We always encourage involving your family doctor, but you do not need a referral to consult with the professionals at GRSM. Many of our patients call the clinic and make their own appointments while others are referred by their family physicians. A referral may be required by your extended health care provider to receive benefits.
How do I book an appointment?
Appointments may be made in person or by calling (519) 622-4529 (Cambridge). You can also fill out our online form and one of our staff will call you. Remember: Please give us at least 24-hours notice if you need to cancel, so we can give that time to another patient.
Services
Our mission is to help athletes and active individuals achieve their sports and exercise goals!