运动疗法专业专门研究肌肉骨骼疾病（肌肉，骨头和关节）的预防和治疗，尤其是针对于受身体活动影响的运动员和伤者。预防包括肌肉骨骼和体位的评估，器械选择，安装和维修，预热和调节程序，对于活动环境和设施对应的预防和支持性的录制和适应。
Athletic Therapy specializes in the prevention and care of musculoskeletal disorders (muscles, bones and joints) especially as they relate to athletics and injury caused by physical activity. Prevention includes musculoskeletal and postural evaluation, equipment selection, fitting and repair, warm up and conditioning programs, prophylactic or supportive taping and adapting to the activity environment and facilities.