Sports Physiotherapy
Action Sport Physio supports athletes of all levels in optimizing their sports performance and maintaining their well-being. Our physiotherapists understand the specific demands of physical activity and are trained to effectively treat sports-related injuries.
Whether you are a recreational participant, a semi-professional athlete, or a professional athlete, our team puts its expertise at your service to help you achieve your goals.
What Is Sports Physiotherapy?
Sports physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries related to sport and physical activity. This comprehensive approach is based on five essential pillars: the initial assessment of the injury, treatment to promote healing, progressive rehabilitation, injury prevention, and athlete education. Drawing on advanced techniques and an in-depth understanding of sports biomechanics, it is part of the broader field of sports medicine.
This specialty is intended for athletes of all levels from recreational participants to semi-professional and professional athletes as well as active individuals recovering from an injury. Whether you practice running, a team sport, or any other physical activity, a sports physiotherapist supports you in achieving a safe and optimal return to your sport.
Treatments and Rehabilitation at Our Sports Medicine Clinics
At Action Sport Physio, every sports injury undergoes a thorough initial assessment to establish an accurate clinical diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan. The rehabilitation process begins with targeted treatments aimed at reducing pain and promoting healing, followed by progressive rehabilitation adapted to each athlete’s pace to ensure a safe and complete return to sport.
Our physiotherapists use several specialized techniques, including manual therapy to restore joint mobility, therapeutic taping, physiotherapy dry needling to treat myofascial trigger points, as well as specific strengthening and stabilization exercises.
These approaches help effectively treat various injuries, such as sprains, tendinitis, muscle injuries, and concussions.
Discover All Our Sports Services
Prevent injuries, optimize sports movement, improve performance, and support return to sport.
- Bike Fit
- Adjustment of Cyclist Positioning
- Biomecanical Analysis for Runners
- Taping in Physiotherapy
- Event Coverage
- Golfer Evaluation - Certified by Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
- Complete Concussion Management Inc. (CCMI)
- Sports Massage Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Puncture with Dry Needles
- First Aid and First Responders at Sporting Events
- Athletic Therapy
- Manual Therapy
- AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
- Home Exercise Programs
- Pilates
- Essentrics (Conventional Stretching)
- Sports Vision Training (SVT)
- Electrotherapy
Kneegraphy
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a physiotherapist and an athletic therapist?
Is sports physiotherapy covered by RAMQ?