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University of Guelph Athletics

Athletic Therapy

Athletic Therapy

Gryphon Athletic Therapy includes healthcare practitioners and student therapists who oversee and medically support all student-athletes and varsity teams. Our goal is to provide a consistent process of skillful medical care and injury recovery while empowering knowledge working in a system of best practices imparting professional courtesy for all involved.

Gryphon Therapy Mission Statement:

The Gryphon Therapy department is dedicated to advocating and ensuring the physical health and mental well-being of all our student-athletes by providing a high standard of care in delivering progressive therapy and medical services ensuring a safe and timely return to varsity sport.



Gryphon Therapy Athlete Care:

Sport Care Clinic Care Allied Health
First response and emergency management of acute injury suffered during sports and competitions including concussion care Provide  injury assessment and manual treatment in a professional setting Collaborate with Sports Medicine Physicians and Specialists for injury diagnosis, medical care needs including recommended treatment options and referrals
Pre-participation preparation. Hydration and guidelines. Supportive and preventative taping techniques Design individual-specific injury recovery plans with emphasis on functional imbalances, movement patterns and intrinsic stability Develop protocols with Gryphon Strength & Conditioning department providing structured, safe and detailed active injury recovery for individual return to play
Supervise and monitor functional injury recovery for progressive and staged return to play protocols Educate student-athletes on injury awareness, accountability, and expectations Develop protocols with Gryphon Strength & Conditioning department providing structured, safe and detailed active injury recovery for individual return to play
Ongoing communication and reporting to team coaches and related personnel for injury updates and play status Direct care for athletes with post-operative injuries from surgery to medical clearance and eventual full participation Cooperate with additional Allied Health specialists to benefit and assist with timely injury recovery