Physiotherapist

• Nov 2013 - Present

Physiotherapy Candidate

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

Physiotherapy Student

• Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

Was a member of a team of nurses, physicians, rehab assistants, PT’s, OT’s, pharmacists, social workers, and CCAC case managers Responsible for the assessment and treatment of individuals with acute cardiorespiratory complications (e.g. pneumonia, COPD) In many instances I was also required to treat MSK injuries alongside providing chest physiotherapy interventions Took initiative and designed and led an exercise class when the rehab assistant was absent Assisted with classes in the therapy pool for patients with arthritis and those recovering from TKA, THA, and neurological complications such as stroke Show less

Physiotherapy Student

• Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

Was responsible for the orthopedic and chest physio management of patients in outpatient hemophilia and CF clinics Composed an abstract for the World Hemophilia Foundation recommending evidence-based updates to the Physiotherapy Standards of Care in Hemophilia which was accepted by the WHF in February 2013 Was responsible for the orthopedic and chest physio management of patients in outpatient hemophilia and CF clinics Composed an abstract for the World Hemophilia Foundation recommending evidence-based updates to the Physiotherapy Standards of Care in Hemophilia which was accepted by the WHF in February 2013

Physiotherapy Student

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

Was a member of an interprofessional team including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, PTA’s, and CCAC case managers and learned to communicate with various professionals and advocate for patients Responsible for treating many post-operative TKA’s and THA’s in the first three days post-surgery Participated in discharge planning Was a member of an interprofessional team including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, PTA’s, and CCAC case managers and learned to communicate with various professionals and advocate for patients Responsible for treating many post-operative TKA’s and THA’s in the first three days post-surgery Participated in discharge planning

Physiotherapy Student

• Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

Was a member of a team of physiotherapists and massage therapists Responsibilities included: performing MSK assessments, designing treatment protocols, and progressing exercises Treatments included manual therapy techniques, use of modalities, as well as exercise prescription (including FITT principles) Was a member of a team of physiotherapists and massage therapists Responsibilities included: performing MSK assessments, designing treatment protocols, and progressing exercises Treatments included manual therapy techniques, use of modalities, as well as exercise prescription (including FITT principles)