At COAST, we believe that education is a key part of rehabilitation. We want our clients to feel empowered, not just treated. By offering a variety of therapies and fostering a collaborative work environment, we help you build strength, resilience, and confidence—so you can get back to the activities you love, faster and stronger than before.

Among the services we offer, Athletic Therapy plays a vital role in full-body rehabilitation and performance recovery.

What Is Athletic Therapy

Athletic Therapy focuses on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries—whether they occur in everyday life, at work, or in sport. Athletic Therapists specialize in getting you back to full function, using a combination of hands-on manual therapy, movement-based rehabilitation, corrective exercise, and traditional modalities like ultrasound and muscle stimulation.

While Athletic Therapy shares some similarities with Physiotherapy and Chiropractic care, it is a distinct profession. Founded in the late 1960s, Athletic Therapy originated with a focus on treating athletes on the sidelines and in training rooms. Today, the field has expanded beyond sport settings to include clinical practices, rehabilitation centers, and health and wellness facilities—like ours at COAST.

Athletic Therapy isn’t just about treating pain—it's about restoring the way your body moves and functions, preventing future injuries, and helping you reach your highest potential.

What To Expect During Your Athletic Therapy Session

An Athletic Therapy session at COAST typically involves a comprehensive, one-on-one approach. Appointments often last up to an hour, allowing time for a thorough assessment, hands-on manual therapy to address soft tissue restrictions and joint dysfunctions, and the development of a corrective exercise plan.

The focus is not just on managing symptoms but on fully rehabilitating the injury. Our Athletic Therapists aim to restore proper movement patterns, rebuild strength, retrain muscular coordination, and create lasting resilience. The exercises prescribed are carefully selected to reinforce improvements made during the session and to empower clients to take an active role in their recovery.

You’ll leave each session with a better understanding of your injury, a clear plan for rehabilitation, and the tools to help prevent future setbacks.  

Who Should Use An Athletic Therapist

Everyone can benefit from working with an Athletic Therapist—not just athletes. While Athletic Therapy has its roots in sports medicine, today it serves a wide range of individuals:

  • People recovering from orthopedic surgeries such as ACL reconstructions, hip replacements, or rotator cuff repairs

  • Individuals managing chronic illnesses like arthritis or degenerative joint conditions

  • Active individuals dealing with everyday injuries, from sprains and strains to overuse injuries and postural imbalances

  • Anyone looking to move better, reduce pain, and build strength for daily activities or athletic pursuits

Whether you’re aiming to walk the dog without pain, hike with your family, return to your soccer league, or simply feel stronger and more confident in your body, Athletic Therapy provides a structured, hands-on path to recovery and performance.

The COAST Athletic Therapy Team

Our Athletic Therapist have a wide range of experiences and expertise to help you be pain free.

At COAST, our Athletic Therapists bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to every session. Each therapist is dedicated to helping you recover fully—not just by treating symptoms, but by addressing the root causes of injury and building a stronger, more resilient foundation for movement.

We pride ourselves on offering a progressive, client-centered approach that meets you where you are and supports you every step of the way.

Book an appointment with one of our Athletic Therapists online or call us at 604-558-6960.