Sports medicine is term used to describe a specialized, multidisciplinary field focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions resulting from sports, exercise, or physical activity. It aims to help elite athletes, in addition to highly active people, recover quickly, improve performance, and prevent re-injuries and new injuries in the future. A sports medicine therapist is a specialized health professional focused on preventing, evaluating, and rehabilitating injuries resulting from athletic participation and other strenuous forms of physical activity. They work with amateur, professional, and aspiring athletes of all levels (and others), beginning with an assessment of musculoskeletal function, followed by the creation of a customized strategy that typically employs manual techniques and targeted exercises to return clients to full activity. While “injury” is most often referenced when discussing the advantages of working with a sports medicine therapist, it’s certainly not a requirement to see one. Again, in addition to rehabilitation and prevention, these professionals also focus on natural performance enhancement and optimization of physical function. They can help anyone improve movement patterns, boost strength, and enhance flexibility. Lastly, while “medicine” is a key part of the specialist designation, it should be noted that a therapist does not generally prescribe medication. Instead, they focus on non-invasive work like exercise, movements, and manual therapy. Only licensed physicians (MDs/DOs), nurse practitioners, or physician assistants can prescribe medication.
With all of the above out of the way, we can return to the search for that brought you here today. You are seeking a “
sports medicine therapist near me”. If you’re a Burnaby BC area resident you’ll be pleased to know that you’ve found who you’re looking for. Get directions from your address (
here) and book an appointment by
selecting a day and time that works best for your schedule. You may also read ahead first for more information.
Why Choose Absolute PhysioCare When Seeking a Sports Medicine Therapist Near You in Burnaby BC
Burnaby’s Master of Science in Sports Medicine
There have been reports of fitness trainers and even PTs have falsely claimed to be, or act as, sports medicine therapists. This may even be happening in the Greater Vancouver area. It’s important for you, as a prospective client who specifically requires the services of a sports medicine therapist to know what to look for. To qualify as an athletic therapist (a designation sometimes used interchangeably with sports medicine therapist) in Canada, an individual requires a bachelor’s degree in sport therapy or a degree in health sciences with a specialization in sports injury. However, if you want the correct match for what you are seeking, identify a professional who holds a Master of Science in Sports Medicine. That is the designation held by our Burnaby BC clinic’s Dr. Eric Colobong. Sure, there are others with similar designations in the Greater Vancouver area, but do they also hold a Bachelor of Kinesiology, a Doctor of Chiropractic, a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology? Not likely. But guess who does? You guessed it! Book your first appointment and assessment with Dr. Eric Colobong at a day/time that is convenient for you.
(Burnaby and Vancouver residents)
