Adrian Flis
Registered Physiotherapist at Sports Specific Training- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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McGill Personal Finance Essentials
McGill University - Desautels Faculty of ManagementJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Complete Concussion Management for Physical Therapists
Complete Concussion Management Inc.Apr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Level I
CAMPT - Canadian Academy of Manipulative PhysiotherapySep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
FMT Basic & Advanced Kinesiology Taping Certification
RockTapeJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Medical First Responder I - CPR HCP
St. John Ambulance OntarioApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Canadian Mental Health AssoFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
More Feet on the Ground
Council of OntarioJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Animal Research Theory
University of WaterlooOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Clinical Animal Handling
University of WaterlooOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
Lifesaving Society CanadaAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
CPTN - Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Professional Trainers Network- CPTNDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency First Aid Instructor
Lifesaving Society CanadaAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Lifesaving Instructor
Lifesaving Society CanadaAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
National Lifeguard - Pool
Lifesaving Society CanadaAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Swim Instructor
Lifesaving Society CanadaAug, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Sports Specific Training
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Physiotherapist
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Jul 2022 - Present
https://www.sheddonphysio.com/physio-sports-clinic-sst-oakville/ • This location serves as a satellite clinic representing Sheddon Physiotherapy. This has been a unique opportunity for me as I get to devote a portion of my caseload to high-level athletes (baseball, soccer, hockey, basketball). • SST has a fully equipped gym where clients can develop their strength, power, and speed through structured and non-structured sessions. Working in an environment like this provides an excellent bridge between the rehab and strength & conditioning world. This way end-stage recovery blends seamlessly with maximum athletic output. • Working at this clinic has afforded me the opportunity to develop administrative and marketing skills as a result of the increased independence inherent to running a clinic without administrative staff. Show less
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Sheddon Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic
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Canada
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Physiotherapist
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Nov 2020 - Present
https://www.sheddonphysio.com/adrian-fils/ • This has been the primary clinic where I have developed from a Resident to now mentoring other students as a Registered Physiotherapist. • As a sports clinic, I have developed a niche in treating athletes. In my mind, this is anyone who participates in a meaningful activity. • The high volume nature of this clinic (on average 15 patients per day) allows me to see a wide breadth of injuries and has helped me develop a very strong foundation as an MSK practitioner. Show less
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Umana Health
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Physiotherapist
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Jun 2021 - May 2022
• This was my first exposure to working in a modern clinical environment that challenged the typical model seen in most physiotherapy clinics. • At Umana I was able to utilize longer treatment times with more spread-out visits which helped in the management of patients on the tail end of recovery working towards a specific physical goal. • This clinic was equipped with a full gym which solidified my framework around using exercise therapy as a form of treatment. • Although exercise-based interventions will not work for every patient, working in this environment proved to me that getting a patient to 90% of function does not cut it. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence in the rehab world because the average clinic is not well equipped with the tools needed to access change at these later stages. As such, I now utilize more objective screening measures as a way to instill confidence in my patients and make recovery less abstract. Show less
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Physical Edge Physiotherapy
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Canada
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physical Therapist Student - Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Placement
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2020
• A challenging final placement where I worked with three clinical instructors to get a varied approach that helped me build the Ax/Tx tyle I use today. • Big emphasis on time management of a busy caseload and efficiency with my charting. • Special opportunities came from the clinics associated with the Team Canada Paralympics team along with specialization in vestibular rehab, and temporomandibular mobilization techniques. • A challenging final placement where I worked with three clinical instructors to get a varied approach that helped me build the Ax/Tx tyle I use today. • Big emphasis on time management of a busy caseload and efficiency with my charting. • Special opportunities came from the clinics associated with the Team Canada Paralympics team along with specialization in vestibular rehab, and temporomandibular mobilization techniques.
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Maximum Physiotherapy
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Canada
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Medical Practices
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Physical Therapy Student - Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Placement
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
• I spent 6 weeks working in Collingwood which provided a more rural experience, with high patient follow-up. Most of the patients I worked with were seen on a biweekly basis which provided a great environment to track my progressions and get creative. • The population base was diverse including MVA/WSIAB cases and their associated documentation. • I gained exposure to introductory-level MSK clinical patterns which helped me establish a strong foundation to build my Tx/Ax skills. Additional experience was gained working with an avid cycling community where I was able to guide road bike fitting sessions. • Exposure to patients with concussion allowed me to appreciate the timelines of recovery for this injury and develop better ways to foster rehabilitation with aerobic activity as a staple of this process. Show less
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Strength and Conditioning Attendant
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May 2019 - Mar 2020
• In this position, I act as a customer service representative for the University of Toronto's two large gyms (Athletic Centre and Goldring Centre for High-Performance Sport).• The majority of my role is spent with members that encompass a diverse population ranging from first-time gym-goers to Olympic weight lifters. I provide expertise in exercise selection and coaching form. Additional time is spent organizing the gym and providing basic first aid when necessary.
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Certified Personal Trainer
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
• Through years of studying human movement and my own personal experience I am able to create unique exercise programs for all my clients.• From teachings established in Physical Therapy I spend a large portion of my time accessing my client's movement patterns in a means to identity faulty muscle groups and areas of compensation. Through this approach, I have been able to safely progress towards my client's goals while equipping them with functional movement patterns that prevent injury and maintain longevity. Show less
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Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Physical Therapy Student - Orthopedic PT Placement
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2019
• In this 5-week internship I worked on an inpatient orthopedic rehabilitation unit, assessing and treating individuals recovering from total joint arthroplasty (TJA), fracture, and sarcoma operations. • This experience focused on mobility training that would prepare my patients for safe discharge into the community. Additionally, I participated in weekly medical rounds and shadowed surgeries in TJA and sarcoma removal. • In this 5-week internship I worked on an inpatient orthopedic rehabilitation unit, assessing and treating individuals recovering from total joint arthroplasty (TJA), fracture, and sarcoma operations. • This experience focused on mobility training that would prepare my patients for safe discharge into the community. Additionally, I participated in weekly medical rounds and shadowed surgeries in TJA and sarcoma removal.
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Physio-Logic - Neurological Rehabilitation
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Physical Therapy Student - Neurological PT Placement
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Oct 2019 - Nov 2019
• In this 5-week internship I worked with a large spectrum of neurological patients (post-stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy etc...) in a private practice setting. • All therapists at this clinic were Bobath certified which gave me perspective on a novel approach to neurological rehabilitation. As a result, I now value the importance of challenging various aspects of the nervous system to optimize conditions for motor learning in a wide range of patient populations and stages of recovery. Show less
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University Health Network
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Physical Therapy Student - Cardiorespiratory PT Placement
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Apr 2019 - May 2019
• I spent 6 weeks working between two units at the Toronto General Hospital. My mornings were spent in the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) and afternoon in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). • This placement was very emotionally challenging as we would often see these patients on what they would consider their worst days. Despite the challenges, I gained a massive appreciation for the capacity of the human body. With enough persistence, we were able to return our patients to a new normal through mobility training early on in their recovery. Show less
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
• I started as a lab volunteer after gaining interest in Professor Ken Stark's work through a class he taught (KIN 217 - Human Biochemistry). This experience progressed to a paid internship in my 3rd year and a graduate thesis in my 4th year. • My main duties encompassed lipid and fatty acid analysis of dried blood samples through wet lab techniques (preparing samples for thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography, and with the assistance of my advisor, developing a novel phospholipid-specific extraction protocol). • The duration of this experience provided many opportunities to assist and shadow the graduate students working in collaboration and within the laboratory. As a result, I acquired knowledge of mass spectrometry, animal dissection, tissue analysis, and overall study design. Show less
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Front Desk Attendant
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
• This role allowed me to build up my customer service skills which were utilized through on the visitors and clients making use of gymnasium amenities. This included assistance in program selection, navigation around the facility, and specific game/practice duties designated by coaching staff.• As a team we would organize basketball, volleyball, badminton, and football game set up/take down, ticket sales, and any required duties for special events requiring gymnasium space.
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Adult Swim Instructor and Lifeguard
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Sep 2014 - May 2017
• I provided lifeguard supervision duties and strengthened first aid knowledge through intensive monthly staff training. These opportunities provided time to build upon physical fitness in an aquatic environment (long-distance swims, 15m weighted object removal, high dive skills).• I also taught and accessed swim class progress (adult to children) to develop a program specific to each client’s abilities; providing feedback at the end of each session and composing end of term summary reports that dictate swim level completion. Show less
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Public Outreach Fundraising
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Canada
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Fundraising
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200 - 300 Employee
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Community Fundraiser
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
• In this organization I was a door-to-door fundraiser. As a team, we would travel through the various neighbourhoods of Waterloo and highlight issues surrounding mental health resources in a means to provide sustainable funding for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) who had contracted us at the time. • I was able to obtain basic sales knowledge along with interpersonal skills to reach out to a large demographic, touching on sensitive issues to empower individuals to look at mental health care in a new light. Show less
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Toronto District School Board
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Health and Physical Education- Athletics Support Personnel
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
• This opportunity was an academic work term completed during my time at the University of Waterloo. • In a team of 2 other students, we organized interschool sporting events from initiation to completion. The planning stages began in TDSB's office space where I was responsible for varying aspects of logistics. On the day of each event, we would provide on-field support for Coaches, Principles, and Conveners which gave me insight into how important sport's contribution is to the longevity and well being of a younger generation. • Accomplishments empowering leadership, including but not limited to; TDSB off-ice hockey development day with the participation of 87 grade 2-4 students, Citywide secondary swim meets with 700 athletes in competition, Winter Sport Tournament Days for developmentally challenged children. Show less
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YMCA Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Swim Instructor and Lifeguard
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
• In this role I provided lifeguard supervision duties for public swims which encompassed aspects of aquatic first aid for a diverse spectrum of swimmers. • I was also responsible for teaching and evaluating children 2-13 yrs of age on varying aspects of swim competence based on YMCA's leveling system (otter, seal, dolphin, swimmer and "lil dippers") • In this role I provided lifeguard supervision duties for public swims which encompassed aspects of aquatic first aid for a diverse spectrum of swimmers. • I was also responsible for teaching and evaluating children 2-13 yrs of age on varying aspects of swim competence based on YMCA's leveling system (otter, seal, dolphin, swimmer and "lil dippers")
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Education
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2018 - 2020
University of Toronto
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy -
2014 - 2019
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science, Honours Kinesiology/Pre-Health Professions Option - Human Nutrition Minor
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