SERVICES
Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapy is the prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries by a Certified Athletic Therapist. A musculoskeletal injury is damage to a muscle, ligament, bone or joint structures.
A Certified Athletic Therapist assesses injuries and conditions, utilizes contemporary rehabilitative techniques, therapeutic modalities, soft tissue mobilization, physical reconditioning, and supportive strapping procedures to promote an environment conducive to optimal healing in preparing the individual for safe reintegration into an active lifestyle.
User groups of this service are varied and can include but are not limited to people with a musculoskeletal injury that may be active individuals, injured workers, motor vehicle accident injuries, recreational athletes, professional athletes and competitive amateur athletes.
A Certified Athletic Therapist, CAT(C), must have fulfilled the academic and practical requirements as outlined by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). Certified members have successfully completed a comprehensive theory exam and a subsequent oral/practical exam developed and administered by the certification board of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.
Concussions
Concussions are at the forefront of sports injuries these days. There is a growing awareness of the need to identify and diagnose both concussions and post-concussion syndrome. At Dudgeon Rehabilitation Services we take great care in assessing each individual and then providing the appropriate treatment. Every patient is unique in their presentation of symptoms and it is important to receive individualized care. The plan for one injury may not be appropriate for the next.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
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Migraine Headaches
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Chronic Neck and Back Pain
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Motor-Coordination Impairments
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Central Nervous System Disorders
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Orthopaedic Problems
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Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Spinal Cord Injuries
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Scoliosis
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Learning Disabilities
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Chronic Fatigue
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Emotional Difficulties
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Stress and Tension-Related Problems
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Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
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Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
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Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
The above information is provided by the Upledger Institute