Clinical Athletic Therapy
in Colwood
Rehabilitative, functional, and active care. We go beyond the massage table utilizing movement screening and active conditioning to get you back to the activities you love safely.
Is This You?
The "Re-Injury Loop"
You keep hurting the exact same joint or muscle every time you try to return to your chosen sport or activity.
The "Compensation Shift"
Because of an old, poorly healed injury, you've noticed you are significantly shifting your body weight, causing pain on the opposite side.
The "Performance Plateau"
You feel physically stuck. Chronic tightness is restricting your mobility and actively preventing you from reaching the next level.
The "Pre-Surgical Prep"
You are awaiting orthopedic surgery and have been advised to structurally "pre-hab" the surrounding musculature to ensure a better post-operative outcome.
Biomechanics & Movement Screening
Athletic injuries rarely happen in isolation; they are often the result of poor biomechanical sequencing further up or down the kinetic chain. When one muscle group fails to adequately stabilize a joint during movement, another group is forced to overcompensate. By analyzing the way you naturally walk, run, or lift, we can identify these hidden structural deficits.
Our Diagnostic Approach
We utilize comprehensive functional testing to establish your current baseline.
Biomechanical Gait Analysis
Functional Movement Screening (FMS)
Sport-Specific Return-to-Play Testing
The Sync Difference
Passive care is only half the equation. Most standard massage focuses entirely on releasing tension while you rest on a table. By integrating Athletic Therapy, we ensure that once the tissue is released, you are actively re-educating the nervous system on how to stabilize that new range of motion. We bridge the critical gap between injury recovery and elite performance.
High-Value Tip You Can Try Today
Start with Isometrics: Implement isometric holds (contracting the muscle without changing its length) for weak or injured tendons before jumping back into explosive plyometric movements. This safely and predictably builds the tissue's load capacity without excessive inflammatory strain.
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Your Practitioner
Clinical care provided by Daryl Stubbs, RMT & CAT(C). Expertise rooted in professional-level athletic assessment and active rehabilitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athletic Therapy?
Athletic Therapy is a specialized healthcare profession focused on the prevention, assessment, and active rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, often combining manual therapy with exercise prescription.
Do I need to be an athlete to see an Athletic Therapist?
No. The principles of biomechanics and tissue loading apply to everybody, whether you are returning to a competitive sport or simply wanting to lift groceries without pain.
What should I wear to an Athletic Therapy appointment?
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting athletic clothing (like shorts and a t-shirt) that allows for a full, unrestricted range of movement during our functional assessments.