Queen’s Athletic Therapy program dates back to the 1920’s and has long played a role in Queen’s rich sporting history.
The present Athletic Therapy program is comprised of three certified athletic therapists, one physiotherapist and over 35 student trainers. These student trainers are comprised mainly of Physical Education and Kinesiology students who gain practical experience and education in the field of Athletic Therapy – all under the supervision of certified Athletic Therapists.
Athletic Therapy is operated out of three clinics located on campus – one located at the Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC); one located at in Richardson Stadium; and one located at the Memorial Centre. The program provides emergency first aid, assessment and treatment of athletic injuries and prophylactic taping for over 600 athletes in the interuniversity program at Queen’s.
Services available at the Athletic Therapy Clinic
- Prevention of athletic injuries/illnesses
- Evaluation of athletic injuries/illnesses, and medical referral
- Pre-competition taping/bracing
- On site first aid and emergency care
- Rehabilitation and reconditioning
- Organization and administration of the Athletic Therapy services
- Communication and teaming with Strength & Conditioning regarding athlete well-being and reconditioning
- Organizing and administering physicians clinics for interuniversity athletes
- Academic environment for the teaching and training of student trainers
- Liaison for CIS Doping Control Program and providing a Doping Control facility for Sport Medical Council of Canada Centre for Drug Free Sport
Athletic Therapy Staff
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Coordinator, Athletic Therapy Services
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Assistant, Athletic Therapy Services
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Athletic Therapist, Stadium
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| Graeme Leverette |
Physiotherapist, Memorial Center |
2010-11 Student Trainers
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Basketball (M):
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Nathanael Tsang, Krisha Quinn
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Basketball (W):
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Jade Babcock
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Football:
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Jennifer Bull, Briar Findlay, Amanda Holman, Jasmin Ma, Nicholas Macdonald, Lisa Oikawa
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Hockey (M):
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Jon Ross, Chris Bond, Nicholas Macdonald
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Hockey (W):
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Melissa Delgado, Lisa Clarke, Laura Byford-Richardson
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Rugby (M):
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Brendan Irish, Carly McKenzie
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Rugby (W):
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Laura Byford-Richardson, Krisha Quinn
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Soccer (M):
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Veronica Allan
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Soccer (W):
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Jaime Smith
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Volleyball (M):
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Andras Switzer
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Volleyball (W):
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Christine Col
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Making an Appointment
The Athletic Therapy clinic is open for appointments Mon-Fri from 9:30-8pm (variable depending on season and events).
To make an appointment, please click on the staff links above, or call the clinic at 613-533-6000, ext 74778.
Please note that the Athletic Therapy Clinic only provides care to student-athletes on varsity teams. Other students seeking rehabilitation for injuries should contact local health care providers.
Hal Dunlop Award
Each year Queen’s Athletics and Recreation awards the Hal Dunlop Award to a student therapist who provides a significant contribution to the Athletic Therapy program.
Click here for a list of recipients.