Athletic Therapy is a hands-on healthcare profession focused on assessing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. While many people associate Athletic Therapy with sports injuries, Athletic Therapists also play an important role in helping individuals recover from headaches, concussions, neck pain, and biomechanical dysfunctions.

Following a concussion or head injury, symptoms such as headaches, neck stiffness, balance problems, dizziness, and difficulty returning to daily activities can persist long after the initial injury. Athletic Therapists are trained to identify and address the physical factors that may be contributing to these symptoms, including neck dysfunction, muscle tension, joint restrictions, and impaired balance or coordination.

Treatment may include manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, therapeutic exercise, vestibular rehabilitation, and individualized return to play or daily activities such as work or school. For individuals experiencing headaches, treatment often focuses on identifying contributing factors such as neck tension, posture, muscle imbalances, or movement dysfunctions that may be driving or worsening symptoms.