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From our Partners at Manitoba Blue Cross<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m not an athlete, so I can’t use athletic therapy, right? Guess again!<\/p>\n

Athletic therapy is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries, according to Florent Th\u00e9zard, a certified athletic therapist and disability case manager at Manitoba Blue Cross.<\/p>\n

When Should I Consider an Athletic Therapist?<\/h2>\n

\u201cIf something is wrong with your bones, ligaments and\/or muscles, athletic therapists are experts at finding out what the problem is, treating it and hopefully preventing its recurrence in the future,” shares Florent.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, an ankle sprain, rehabbing from your knee surgery, treating your rotator cuff that\u2019s either sore or has been repaired, your sore back \u2013 all of those are conditions or areas that an athletic therapist is an expert in.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What to Expect During Your First Visit<\/h3>\n

When you visit an athletic therapist, don\u2019t just expect a training session or workout.<\/p>\n

\u201cInitial assessments are often hour-long sessions,\u201d says Florent. \u201cAnatomy and biomechanics are carefully examined, followed by treatment and the creation of a specialized and individualized rehab plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsually, it\u2019s focused towards active recovery… the importance of getting moving again, of doing the right things to fix whatever issue you came with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more and find out how you can stay active with Blue Cross Health Benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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