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AT Advocacy

Athletic Therapists are advocates for their clients and for overall improvements to health care and rehabilitation techniques. Advocacy has a long and deep tradition in health care.  For ATs giving voice to the injured is a responsibility.

 

ATs have been active in giving voice in the area of concussion treatment.  The OATA and a number of its members have conducted research in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, have been involved with Ontario government advocacy initiatives and legislation in the area of concussions through Rowan’s Law and numerous submissions and guidelines.  The OATA was one of the early participants in the Concussion Working Group of the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.

 

Other conditions for which ATs have advanced the need for best practices and new rehabilitation approaches include hip, knee and ankle joint replacement and treatments. The annual SUMMIT series of lectures and presentations, engaging multidisciplinary health profession rehabilitation experts with leading orthopaedic surgeons,  have proven to be successful education and advocacy platforms.

 

The OATA also advocates on behalf of its own members.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, the OATA advocated for the use of ATs in the frontline testing as ATs are well-recruited to do throughout the USA. ATs are certified as First Responders and are certified in Basic Live Saving.  As point of injury specialists, the frontline of health care delivery is not new to Ontario’s Athletic Therapists.

Athletic Pursuit of Daily Living

Every Day Athlete

Chances are your day is jam-packed with commitments -- work, school, errands, housecleaning, child care!! You may not have a spare 30 minutes to fit in an at-home exercise routine, never mind time to head to the gym for a workout.

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That doesn’t mean you can’t and you don't get a good workout every day, just as part of your daily routine.

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Athletic Therapists work with elite athletes, but also are here to help you cope and heal from the strains, pains and injuries from the daily pursuit of active living.  Our promise is to help you achieve Health in Motion. 

Health in Motion

Board of Directors for Ontario’s Athletic Therapists, “Health in Motion” is more than a brand tagline; it’s a truth and a promise.

The data tells the story of improved health outcomes. Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. 

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Physical activity and exercise can have immediate as well as long-term health benefits. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, sex or physical ability.

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Regular physical activity helps prevent or manage many health problems and concerns, including:

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  • Stroke

  • Metabolic syndrome

  • High blood pressure

  • Type 2 diabetes

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Many types of cancer

  • Arthritis

  • Falls

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​It can also help improve cognitive function and helps lower the risk of death from all causes. It’s best to consult with your nearest Athletic Therapist before starting or resuming a sport or general physical activity.

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