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Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

2000-present               Queen’s University                              Kingston, ON

Honours Bachelor of Science with distinction                                                                                                              1996-2000                      University of Toronto                   Toronto, ON

Outpatient Orthopedics, Private practice                                                                                                        March/April 2003       Downtown Physiotherapy Clinic              Kingston, ON

Outpatient Orthopedics – Motor Vehicle Accident                                                                                          Feb/March 2003   Accident Recovery Clinic, St. Mary’s Hospital    Kingston, ON

Outpatient Orthopedics – Worker’s Safety and Insurance Board                                                                             Jan 2003      Injured Worker’s Clinic, St. Mary’s Hospital          Kingston, ON

n         Assessed and treated various orthopedic conditions, with an emphasis on low back and neck

n         Gained experience with WSIB program of care and documentation

n         Literature review on low back pain

Neurological (Medical & Surgery) Rehabilitation –International                                                                                   July 2002                Royal London Hospital                      London, England

n         Gained experience in the assessment and treatment of stroke and neurosurgical patients

n         Worked with a team of physiotherapists

n         Literature review on stroke and evidence-based treatment

Geriatric Rehabilitation, Acute Inpatient                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    May 2002   Regional Geriatric Program, St. Michael’s Hospital    Toronto, ON

n         Created an assessment form for the Acute Geriatric Unit

n         Managed a full caseload

n         Worked collaboratively on multi-disciplinary health care team

n         Gained experience in Home assessment and consultation

n         Literature review on osteoporosis, falls, & cardiovascular disease

Outpatient Orthopedics, Private Practice                                                                                                                        July/Aug 2001                 Garden Physiotherapy                        Whitby, ON

n         Participated in assessment and treatment of sports injuries, and a wide variety of orthopedic conditions in a private setting

n         Literature review on tennis elbow and evidence-based treatment

Researcher  -- exercise during hemodialysis                                                                                                             Sept 2002-Dec 2002    Queen’s University, Rehab Dept.     Kingston, ON

n         Determined the effect of exercise during hemodialysis on HR, BP and functional exercise capacity in end-stage renal disease patients

n         One hundred and twenty hours of exercise supervision of end-stage renal disease patients

Research Assistant – stroke case study                                                                                                                    Nov 2000-Dec 2002      Queen’s University, Psych Dept           Toronto, ON

n        Assessed the perceptive and cognitive ability of an elderly client who has had multiple strokes

Counselor/Attendant                                                                                                                                            June/Aug 1999     Ontario March of Dimes (summer camp)     Orillia, ON

n       Supported the needs of physically disabled adults in a summer camp setting; Taught art classes

Nurse Aide                                                                                                                                                                 July-Aug ’96 & May ‘99    Resthaven Convalescent Centre     Aurora, ON

n       Assessed patient’s dependency, physical movement, and function

n       Encouraged and aided the elderly with independent living

n       Integrated and analyzed information on spondylitis from literature with clinical practice