Athletic Therapy Scope of Practice
The scope of practice of a Certified Athletic Therapist starts with in-depth knowledge, education, and training in the areas of the human musculoskeletal system, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and basic emergency care.
Certified Athletic Therapists provide customized services through the prevention of injury, assessment of pre-existing injuries, providing emergency care, rehabilitating after an injury occurs, and reconditioning to avoid further injury.