Athletic Therapy Assistant - Fortius Rehab Systems
Assist Athletic Therapist with the development and implementation of therapy programs
KNES 441/443/445 – PRACTICUM COURSE
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Practicum Position Title: Athletic Therapy Assistant
# of Positions Available: 1
Industry/Company Description:
Location: Fortius Rehabilitation Systems - 7835 Flint Rd SE inside Vergie Speed
Field – various locations throughout the city of Calgary
Required Hours: 60-72 hours per term – evenly dispersed throughout term:
- 5-6 hours per week during fall and winter terms (13 weeks)
- 10-12 hours per week during spring term (6 weeks)
Academic Session: Fall, Winter, Spring
Specified Schedule: Varied, but would include some evenings and weekends
Duties/Responsibilities:
Under strict supervision, the student will:
- Assist Athletic Therapist with the prescription, application, supervision and education of patients’ Therapeutic Exercise Programs including: Active Range of Motion (AROM), PROM, stretching, proprioception, coordination, balance and strengthening
- Assist Athletic Therapist and understand rational behind hands on treatment techniques including: trigger point release, Friction massage, Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching, and exercise-based rehab
- Assist Athletic Therapist in the development of exercise and therapy rehabilitation programs
- Students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned throughout the practicum on patients or other clinicians
- Observe the treatment of patients in the clinic and on the sideline
Student Qualifications:
- KNES 259/260 – Human Anatomy and Physiology
- KNES 372 – Foundations of Sports Medicine
- Own Transportation
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- Desire to learn
On-Site Supervisor: Charne Goosen BKin, CAT(C), Certified Athletic Therapist, charne.goosen@gmail.com