Waku Goto
Co-Founder and Registered Physiotherapist at Atlas Physiotherapy & Health- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Atlas Physiotherapy & 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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Co-Founder and Registered Physiotherapist
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Oct 2021 - Present
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pt Health
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Physical Therapist
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Nov 2017 - Present
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Clinic Director
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2021
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Physical Therapist
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Sep 2017 - Present
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Student Physical Therapist
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Senior Placement (6 weeks): Outpatient Orthopedics Senior Placement (6 weeks): Outpatient Orthopedics
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VHA Home HealthCare
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Physical Therapist
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Apr 2017 - May 2017
Intermediate-Senior Placement (6 weeks): Community - Home Care- Assessed and treated clients with various diagnoses and numerous comorbidities in a home care setting including stroke, COPD, Parkinson’s, dementia, CHF, THA, TKA, fractures, neuropathies, radiculopathies and musculoskeletal injuries- Evaluated clients’ needs for gait aids and home-safety equipment, and instructed clients on safe gait aid use on both level ground and stairs- Educated clients with fall prevention strategies, optimal breathing techniques and energy conservation strategies to promote self-management- Organized and assisted with transition of TKA and THA clients to community outpatient setting
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Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Student Physical Therapist
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
Intermediate Placement (6 weeks): Outpatient Rehabilitation - Primarily Neurology- Assessed, treated and discharged clients with a variety of neurological and orthopaedic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, amputation, ABI, stroke, spinal cord injury, hip and knee replacements, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, Parkinson’s and dementia- Provided gait retraining to clients with gait impairments, and evaluated clients’ appropriateness for gait aid as well as their potential for progression- Educated clients with amputations on pacing, expectations and prosthetic limb and stump care strategies- Organized and ensured smooth transition of clients to community exercise programs after discharge - Developed proficiency in outcome measures including the BERG Balance Scale, 10m walk test and 6-minute walk test
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London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Physical Therapist
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Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Junior-Intermediate Placement (6 weeks): Acute Care - Inpatient General Surgery- Assessed, treated and discharged clients with a variety of diagnoses including COPD, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, bowel cancer, chronic kidney disease, Parkinson’s and dementia- Instructed clients for safe use of gait aids and stairs- Advocated for clients who were appropriate candidates for further rehabilitation- Collaborated with various professionals as well as clients and their families by attending family meetings and nursing rounds- Developed skills in chest physiotherapy including auscultation, breathing techniques, positioning, mobilization and education to promote self-management
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Body Mechanics
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Physical Therapist
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Junior Clinical Placement (6 weeks): Outpatient Orthopedics - Assessed, diagnosed and treated clients with a variety of diagnoses including musculoskeletal injuries following trauma, MVA and workplace injuries - Evaluated and treated clients with neurological conditions including concussion, neuropathy and radiculopathy- Developed exercise programs and appropriate progressions to guide clients towards their goals- Collaborated with various professionals in a multidisciplinary team environment
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Carleton University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Strength And Conditioning Intern
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Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
- Supervised and directed training sessions for the varsity rugby, soccer, basketball and hockey teams- Demonstrated and explained proper exercise technique and corrected form when necessary- Educated athletes on the purpose and importance of prescribed exercises to their respective sport and sport-related goals- Assisted with development of exercise programs to maximize sport-related performance - Supervised and directed training sessions for the varsity rugby, soccer, basketball and hockey teams- Demonstrated and explained proper exercise technique and corrected form when necessary- Educated athletes on the purpose and importance of prescribed exercises to their respective sport and sport-related goals- Assisted with development of exercise programs to maximize sport-related performance
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Education
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Western University
Master of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist -
University of Ottawa
Honours Bachelor of Science with specialization in Human Kinetics, Kinesiology