What We Do

Clinical Assessments & Treatments

Initial injury assessments are performed during the first visit. These will help to determine the cause of the injury and provide direction for subsequent treatment plans.

Hands-on treatment and active sport-specific rehabilitation are the focus of clinical treatments. Manual techniques used to facilitate healing and quick recovery include:

• soft tissue and myofascial release
• registered massage therapy
• sport massage therapy
• muscle energy
• joint and tissue mobilization
• cranial sacral therapy
• visceral manipulation

Manual treatments are followed by sport-specific exercise prescription designed by a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Sport-specific rehabilitation promotes:

• improved strength and stability of the muscles and joints
• muscle flexibility
• proprioceptive retraining
• speed, agility and quickness
• increased cardiovascular function
• prevention of re-injury

Registered Massage Therapy

What is Massage therapy

What is Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is the assessment and hands-on manipulation of the soft-tissues and joints of the body. Massage therapy is used in both the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction. It also helps to restore normal function of the body by improving circulation and flexibility of the muscles while decreasing tension and pain. Massage therapy can play a vital role in injury prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation.

What is Sport Massage therapy

Sport Massage Therapy prevents muscle and tendon injuries. It helps to reduce the strain and discomfort of training and chronic strain patterns allowing a quicker return to maximum training levels enabling the athlete to recover more quickly from myofascial injury with less change of chronic problems returning. It provides a psychological boost to the athlete, consistent with his or her commitment to high performance. Sport Massage also enhances a preventative approach to athletic training, whereby soft tissues are free of trigger points and adhesions, thus contributing toward the improvement of peak neuromuscular functioning. Pre-Event massage stimulates circulation, calms nervous tension, and prepares the athlete for optimal performance while reducing the chances of injury where as Post Event massage relieves soreness and assists in the removal of lactic acid and other waste products. Training massage focuses on the prevention of developing chronic injuries and aids in the healing process of current ones.

Referenced from the CSMTA Website

Field Coverage

As Certified First Responders we provide immediate on-site first aid and emergency care. We also provide assessment and care of on-field injuries, as well as pre-event taping and wrapping procedures. Sport Massage is also available for pre and post events. KATC is the exclusive provider of these sport massage services in Kingston and surrounding areas

Our therapists are highly skilled and draw on our knowledge and experience gained while working with teams and athletes at the professional, national and amateur levels. We remain dedicated to working and travelling with national teams to further develop our skills to ensure the highest quality of care for our clients. These services are available for all types of sporting events.

KATC also offers consulting for the development of on-site sport-specific dynamic warm-up and proper stretching practices.

Injury Prevention

Injury prevention involves the design of conditioning programs, the recommendation for supportive taping or equipment, and the monitoring of environmental conditions for safe participation in the sport or activity.

Screening for muscle imbalances and subsequent impending injuries is a component of our prevention protocol. Conditioning programs to address these imbalances will be provided to prevent potential injury and allow the athlete to participate at their highest level.