ATHLETIC THERAPY

What is Athletic Therapy?

In Canada, a Certified Athletic Therapist is a healthcare practitioner specializing in the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries affecting muscles, joints, bones, or the head, related to physical activity and sports. Athletic Therapy isn’t exclusively for athletes!  

Athletic therapy can be helpful for the following:

  • Low back pain, foot pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, elbow pain, headaches, etc. 

  • Traumatic injury related to physical activity or sport

  • Chronic pain that prevents you from being active or reaching your performance goals

  • Acute concussion care (assessment / management)

  •  Long term concussion symptoms

  • Car accident rehabilitation (ICBC case)

  • Preventing injuries

Didié combines his expertise in Athletic Therapy with applied neurology, manual osteopathic techniques, rehabilitation exercises, and sport-specific programs to provide comprehensive care for everyone.

The Process

Your initial and follow-up appointments may include:

  • Head-to-Toe Movement Assessment: Provides a snapshot of your overall physical health, identifying potential contributors to your concerns.

  • Sport-Specific Movement Assessment: Analyzes how you move within the context of your physical activities.

  • Video Analysis: A detailed review of your gait, posture and key movements to pinpoint areas for improvement.

  • Neurological Network Assessment: Evaluates proprioception, vision, and the vestibular system as they relate to your specific concerns.

After the assessment: We’ll implement manual therapy interventions and develop a personalized plan, including therapeutic exercises, movement corrections, and performance-enhancing drills.

Concussion Management

Approximately 70% of concussions resolve on their own within a few days or weeks. However, early education, therapy, and activity modifications can significantly accelerate recovery and reduce the risk of long-term symptoms.

For those experiencing persistent symptoms beyond 2–3 weeks, a comprehensive approach may include:

  • Manual Therapy: Alleviates headaches by addressing neck-related dysfunction.

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy: Targets balance and dizziness issues with specific exercises.

  • Vision Therapy: Enhances vision-related skills to address lingering symptoms.

  • Cervical Proprioception Rehabilitation: Improves neck proprioception to support better balance and reduce dizziness.

  • Nervous System Regulation Drills: Calms and down-regulates the nervous system to promote relaxation and recovery.

  • Tailored Cardiovascular Exercise: Optimizes brain recovery by increasing blood flow with carefully designed exercise plans.

  • Brain Recovery Diet: Supports healing with dietary recommendations to reduce inflammation and improve gut health.

This personalized, multi-faceted approach ensures that every aspect of your recovery is addressed, helping you regain full function and return to your activities with confidence.

*If you live in Revelstoke or nearby, please book an in-person session. For complex cases or multiple issues, consider booking a 90-minute initial session.

ICBC cases

ICBC insurance covers Athletic Therapy under its kinesiology coverage for individuals injured in car accidents. I provide thorough and attentive care, using my complete scope of Athletic Therapy to aid in your recovery process.

What is Neurocentric Performance coaching?

Neurocentric Performance Training is an innovative approach that combines applied neurology, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning to optimize physical performance and well-being. This method addresses both biomechanical and neurological factors that impact key areas such as physical performance, pain management, posture, visual skills, balance, flexibility, mental clarity, and nervous system regulation. 

*If you live in Revelstoke or nearby, please book an in-person session. 

If you are looking for one or more of the following, neurocentric perfomance training could be great for you:

- You want a structured training plan that fits your goals, sport specificity and life demand.

- You have chronic pain issue but still want to be active, perform or prepare for an adventure.

- You would like to improve your movements and posture to solve pain issues or to improve your movement efficiency.

- You want to use the full power of your brain and nervous system for short term hacks and long lasting improvements. 

- You want to improve your sport performance.

Virtual Sessions

If you're looking for flexibility and you live somewhere else in Canada or in the world, we can work together virtually to help you achieve your goals. 

Planning a special trip or adventure? Didié would be happy to travel to your location or join you on your journey. Contact Didié for a personalized quote!

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