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Physiotherapy Services
The Integrated Systems Model
This model allows clinicians to be more effective and efficient with their assessment and treatment in order to help patients develop better movement strategies and habits to help reduce symptoms and improve function and performance.
Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging is useful as a biofeedback tool for ‘rewiring the brain’ or re-educating the proper timing of muscle contraction during both individual exercises and meaningful task training.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a term that applies to any technique that involves the therapist’s hands and is often used to restore mobility to a joint, muscle or nerve as well as to relax, or activate, muscles. Many different manual techniques are used, often in combination, to help your body begin to move more efficiently.
Dry Needling
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) was developed by Dr. Chan Gunn to treat chronic pain syndromes that affect the musculoskeletal system. IMS is a dry needling technique (dry in that no drugs are injected) that involves the insertion of acupuncture needles into taut muscle bands.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used as the only form of therapy or it may be combined successfully with other forms of medical or physical therapy. The number of treatments will vary with each individual and the condition being treated.
Cranial Treatment
It is not uncommon to find faulty alignment and biomechanics within the cranium or between the cranium and neck/jaw in conditions such as head and neck pain, jaw and orofacial pain, arm/leg pain and/or low back and pelvic floor pain and impairment.
Movement Training and Exercise Instruction
Recent research has changed the way therapists use exercises for both rehabilitation as well as strength and conditioning. For all areas of the body, the evidence supports correcting problems associated with how you use your muscles in a coordinated manner.
Prenatal and Postpartum Screening
There are many myths around pregnancy. Physiotherapists who specialize in pre/post natal care can help debunk these myths, playing an important role in the management of physical changes that can occur both during and after these nine months.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pelvic health physiotherapy is an umbrella term for physiotherapy that addresses aspects of anatomy and physiology related to or contained in the pelvis. This includes pelvic floor physiotherapy (the pelvic floor is the area between your legs, including your genitals, muscles, connective tissue and pelvic organs), which is an area of physiotherapy requiring specialized training.
Related Practitioners
Cathy Rogers
Cathy received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia in 2000. As a member of the varsity women’s volleyball team at UBC during those years she was first exposed to physiotherapy and it’s positive impact on her own personal athletic career.
Leigh Fortuna
Leigh has been active in sport from a young age, and was first exposed to physiotherapy following an ankle injury at age 13. Her interest in health and physical activity continued through high school while she played fast pitch softball, volleyball and basketball.
Kelly Meddings
Kelly is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist all the way from the Gold Coast in Australia. She graduated with high distinction in both a Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPhty) and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBiomedSc).
Eric Perkio
Eric has been practicing Physiotherapy since 2006. He received his Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney, Australia and began his career working in a private clinic where he gained valuable experience in working with Rugby, Soccer, and Aussie Rules Football clubs.
Sarah Hamanishi
Sarah received her Bachelor of Science with a minor in Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She then pursued a Master of Physical Therapy degree, graduating in 2013 from UBC.
Brittany Wade
Brittany graduated from the University of Ottawa with an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics followed by a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto.
Jeff Rolland
Jeff has been a physiotherapist since 2014, extending his love of sports and movement into a full-time career. Since graduating from the UBC Physiotherapy program he has focused on bridging the gap between rehab and performance.
Susannah Reid
As an active person all throughout her adolescence, Susannah was introduced to physiotherapy early on for herself and family members. Learning about how her body worked was incredibly empowering. Seeing her family members get back to what they love inspired her to help clients surprise themselves with what they can do with the right blend of education, exercise and manual therapy.
Amy Tao
Amy discovered pelvic health physiotherapy after developing pubic symphysis pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and stress incontinence with her two pregnancies/deliveries. This firsthand experience motivated her to make a significant career shift and pursue her passion for pelvic health which is now her primary area of practice.
Tina Lin
Tina began her career in rehabilitation by completing a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology with a minor in Nutritional Science at the University of British Columbia. She then went on to pursue a Master’s Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia. Tina has experience in a variety of settings including medical and critical care units in the hospital, a Clinical Pilates studio, and volunteering with Skate Canada and Women’s Rugby teams. Tina has a special interest in helping both women and men with their pelvic health (incontinence and prolapse).
Kate Pearsall
Kate completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, where she was also a member of the Women’s NCAA Varsity Soccer team. She then spent time working as a Kinesiologist in the community and volunteering as a Therapeutic swim instructor, helping adults with Cerebral Palsy achieve the rehabilitation goals. She followed this with a Master of Physical Therapy Degree at the University of British Columbia. During the degree she received the Evert Boxtart Memorial Award for completion of clinical education with distinction and community involvement.
Judit Orban
Judit has a special interest in helping people with various spinal conditions such as back pain, scoliosis, kyphosis, chest conditions and spinal fusions.
Since graduating in 2010 from the Semmelweis University of Hungary, Judit has been working in various spine specific clinics around the world.
