Ontario Athletic Therapist Association (OATA)

Ontario Athletic Therapist Association (OATA) OATA is the professional association for Athletic Therapist leaders in this province of Ontario.

OSTA is pleased to support and advance the efforts of ATs engaged in academic research. We are also trying to accelerat...
08/17/2026

OSTA is pleased to support and advance the efforts of ATs engaged in academic research. We are also trying to accelerate AT access to Canadian-based research into sport and exercise medicine topics, all to generate evidence-informed AT practice.

If you are not an AT, but want to engage ATs as a result of their work on the frontline of sport medicine, register with the OSTA Research Hub and recruit ATs for your research projects.

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOjKm9PtKuKa7W8TyKqUgWES2GqAL2MZ_DR4gNtYmcFfpuBg/viewform?usp=header

🇨🇦🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM CANADA!What an incredible achievement! Canada has claimed gold at the Women’s Flag Football Wo...
08/17/2026

🇨🇦🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM CANADA!

What an incredible achievement! Canada has claimed gold at the Women’s Flag Football World Championship! 🥇🇨🇦

A huge congratulations to the entire team on this outstanding accomplishment. Your determination, teamwork, and dedication have made Canada proud! 👏

A 2025 review of 21 studies that was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the effect of neck str...
08/04/2026

A 2025 review of 21 studies that was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the effect of neck strengthening programs on head acceleration events (HAEs) in sports.

The bottom line from this review clearly shows that neck strength matters and that athletes with stronger necks experienced lower head accelerations during impacts.

Discover how Kinmetrix ARC can help strengthen the neck—on our podcast.

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tgcPiSsvdn9PIqPltBbRU?si=jfTI5eg5QMy8R-YvXmpkSw

YouTube: https://youtu.be/q9YUYb2AYlU

Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2633131/episodes/19598425

07/31/2026

Your neck deserves more attention. 🧠💪

What if we could measure neck strength, identify imbalances, and use objective data to build more personalized training programs?

In this episode of Athletic Therapy Ontario’s Health in Motion Podcast, host Dawn Duncan sits down with Kim Brouzes, Athletic Therapist, Board member, and the CEO Kinmetrix, to explore the future of neck strengthening and sports performance.

🎙️ Discover how the Kinmetrix ARC combines robotics, sensors, and smart software to assess neck strength and movement with precision.

They discuss:
• Why neck strengthening matters for injury prevention and performance
• The connection between neck strength and safer sport participation
• The importance of objective data in clinical decision-making
• How technology can create individualized, sport-specific neck training
• The future of research and building a broader database of neck strength data

From concussion prevention to performance and longevity, the conversation highlights why the neck should be an essential part of athletic training and clinical care.

🎧 Tune in to Health in Motion and explore how innovation is moving Athletic Therapy forward.

07/28/2026

Hands-on healthcare professionals, such as Ontario Athletic Therapists, spend considerable time working with patients who suffer from one or more of the THREE V’s: Vestibular, Vascular or Vagal Dysfunction.

All three conditions can present with a patient complaining of dizziness, extreme headaches, and something referred to as “brain fog”.

Mike Boni is a long-time OSTA Member, part of the York University Athletic Therapy academic program leadership, a Registered Physiotherapist and an expert in musculoskeletal conditions.

We have invited him to Health in Motion to share this knowledge and provide insights into his course UNTANGLING THE NECK.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/lxrqGRZYkWE

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/413Sqwd8KxNvnDq50zEey2?si=jAHT6lJWRM6K8m25hqxurQ

Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2633131/episodes/19564374

OSTA Salute to Commonwealth Summer Games 2026 starting TODAY in Glasgow, Scotland. Cheers to Canada's star-studded team...
07/23/2026

OSTA Salute to Commonwealth Summer Games 2026 starting TODAY in Glasgow, Scotland. Cheers to Canada's star-studded team of athletes.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026. Featuring roughly 3,000 athletes from 74 nations, this downsized event includes 10 core sports and an extensive para-sport program.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games features 10 sports: athletics, swimming, boxing, judo, artistic gymnastics, track cycling, netball, weightlifting, bowls and three-on-three basketball. Six sports include its para sport counterpart: athletics, swimming, bowls, basketball, track cycling, weightlifting.

Team Canada's notable athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games include:

Athletics: Andre De Grasse, Ethan Katzberg, Camryn Rogers, Damian Warner, Sarah Mitton, Evan Dunfee, Christopher Morales Williams, and Aaron Brown.

Swimming: Kylie Masse, Josh Liendo, Nicolas-Guy Turbide, and Sebastian Massabie.

Gymnastics: Ellie Black, Félix Dolci, René Cournoyer, and William Émard.

Weightlifting: Maude Charron.

Cycling: Maggie Coles-Lyster and Sarah Orban

🌍World Population Day.As populations age and demographics continue to evolve, the goal isn't just to help people live lo...
07/13/2026

🌍World Population Day.

As populations age and demographics continue to evolve, the goal isn't just to help people live longer—it's to help them live healthier, more active lives.

While advances in healthcare have increased life expectancy, many of those added years are still affected by illness, injury, and reduced mobility. By 2050, people are projected to spend an average of 11.4 years in poor health, up from 8.7 years in 2000, according to McKinsey & Company.

Athletic Therapists play an important role in changing that story. Through injury prevention, movement assessment, rehabilitation, and education, they help people stay active, and enjoy a better quality of life at every age.

Healthy movement supports healthy communities. This World Population Day, let's invest in prevention and prioritize lifelong health.

OSTA has been a proud supporter of the Movement since participating in Canada's first Paralympic Games, the 1976 Toronto...
07/09/2026

OSTA has been a proud supporter of the Movement since participating in Canada's first Paralympic Games, the 1976 Toronto Olympiad for the Physically Disabled.

As stated by Rachael Pinnock, Chief Commercial & Impact Officer, Canadian Paralympic Committee, “The new logo .... belongs to every Canadian Para athlete, partner, and supporter who believes Para sport belongs at the centre of Canada’s sporting story.” OSTA agrees Para sport belongs at the centre of Canada's sporting story!!

Prevent injuries before they happen. 🏃‍♀️💪Athletic Therapists help prevent injuries through movement assessments, streng...
07/06/2026

Prevent injuries before they happen. 🏃‍♀️💪
Athletic Therapists help prevent injuries through movement assessments, strength and balance training, education, and personalized exercise programs. Whether you're an athlete, worker, or active individual, Athletic Therapists can help you move with confidence, recover safely, and stay active for life.

Happy Canada Day!! &Free
06/30/2026

Happy Canada Day!!

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Markham, ON
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