Athletic Therapy
RINK Testify Performance's certified athletic therapists are committed to providing evidence based musculoskeletal prevention, assessment, and treatment. No matter the strategy in place our goal is not to return you to the level of function when you began treatment, but to exceed that level of function so there is no further risk of injury. Our athletic therapists work with individuals of all ages and activity levels, including amateur and professional athletes, as well as non-athletes.
At RINK Testify Performance, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care to help our clients achieve their goals and get back to their pre-injury level of function. Our therapists are trained to recognize and assess a wide range of injuries and conditions including but not limited to:
- Musculoskeletal injuries, such as sprains, strains, fractures, and overuse injuries
- Chronic pain conditions, such as tendonitis and bursitis
- Conditions related to poor posture or muscle imbalances
- Balance and coordination issues
- Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation for musculoskeletal surgeries
Using a variety of techniques, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound and laser therapy, our therapists develop personalized treatment plans to help our clients recover from their injuries and improve their physical function.
In addition to injury rehabilitation, our athletic therapists also play a key role in injury prevention. They work with clients to develop training programs that help reduce the risk of injuries and provide education on proper technique and equipment use to prevent accidents and injuries.
Concussion Therapy
Recovering from a concussion can be difficult and frustrating at times. Shift Providers understand that each person is affected differently and as such, requires individualized care. Management strategies are used to limit the amount of impairment as well as expedite recovery as much as possible.
These strategies may include any one of a combination of the following and are case-dependent:
- Education around the injury, individualized strategies for rest and recovery
- Specific recommendations around employment/academic demands
- Manual/Physical therapy for associated complaints (neck, whiplash)
- Vestibular and ocular rehabilitation for dizziness, motion sensitivity, balance disorders, and visual complaints
- Physical exertion testing and exercise plans for return to sport or an active lifestyle
Most Concussions resolve within a short time-frame but some may persist up to a month or longer. A small percentage of individuals may go on to experience Post Concussion Syndrome - a term used to describe the persistence of concussion-related symptoms beyond the expected recovery time-frame. It is normal to feel frustrated, sad or angry during your recovery because you cannot return to sports, work or academic activities.
Vestibulo-Occular
Combination of vestibular and ocular rehabilitation methods
- Vestibular and visual systems are heavily integrated.
- Closely resembles traditional vestibular therapy but further emphasizes the need to also address concomitant ocular dysfunction that typically arises after mTBI.
- Designed to treat persistent symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, gaze instability, motion sensitivity and poor eye movement control post-concussion.
- Central nervous system is plastic - the body can recalibrate to compensate for unmatched signals and poor sensory integration.
- Vestibular-occular rehabilitation methods taught during therapy are not meant to replace the need for Optometric consult or Optometric Vision Therapy.
Collaboration and co-management is key to successful outcomes**. Rehabilitation professionals are in a unique position to offer physical rehabilitation strategies targeting sensory integration of proprioception, vestibular, and visual systems. However, this therapy can be made more effective when working with an eye care professional.