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Kinesiologist - Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist - Exercise Therapist
Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, performance and function - also known as human kinetics. Kinesiology applies the science of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology and neuroscience to human movement and function. Kinesiology employs evidence based scientific research and assessment to assist in the prevention and rehabilitation of injury, lifestyle diseases and other physiological conditions, along with the enhancement of human performance, in environments such as work and sport.
Kinesiologists are "human movement specialists". Statistics Canada defines Kinesiologists and related professions under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011 defines kinesiologists and related professions (Category 3144).
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Kinesiology is important to your health and well-being!
Kinesiologists provide unique and valuable services contributing to your health care and treatment.
We can work closely with you to:
- prevent and treat illness or injury through appropriate exercise testing and prescription;
- improve your physical performance in sport, work and activities of daily living;
- oversee the implementation of your individual health care plan;
- assess workplace demands and provide workplace design services (ergonomics) in prevention and recovery from injury; and
- provide support in rehabilitation and wellness management.
We also work as interdisciplinary team members with health professionals from other disciplines to ensure you receive integrated best-practices care for safe and effective treatment.
Many Kinesiologists are community based to provide 'a bridge' in the care you receive from a clinic-based assessment and treatment environment to home and community care. This has been shown to enhance your ability to return to regular home, work and leisure activities sooner and more effectively.
Canadian athletic therapists assocition
CATA is the governing body for Certified Athletic Therapists practicing in Canada. Established in 1965 by a group of ATs working with professional hockey and football teams, CATA now represents over 2600 members. We are dedicated to the growth of the AT profession through advocacy, education, and research.
