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I completed my BSc in Kinesiology with Honours from the University of Victoria, where I then worked as a Registered Kinesiologist at a sports clinic for a couple years. I then went on to obtain my MSc in Physical Therapy from Western University where I now work for pt Health at two ortho clinics in Greater Toronto.
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== Name  ==
== Name  ==


Evan Thomas<br>
Evan Thomas<br>  


== About Me<br>  ==
== About Me<br>  ==
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I'm a Registered Physiotherapist with pt Health in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. I work primarily with an orthopaedic population, but like most manual therapists, often find myself dabbling in the areas of chronic pain management and neuro rehabilitation.  
I'm a Registered Physiotherapist with pt Health in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. I work primarily with an orthopaedic population, but like most manual therapists, often find myself dabbling in the areas of chronic pain management and neuro rehabilitation.  


I'm a new grad with a keen interest in developing my manual therapy skills through the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA in order to obtain my Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual &amp; Manipulative Physiotherapy and becoming an FCAMPT. I'm also interested in the areas of pain science, vestibular, and post-concussion rehabilitation.<br>
I'm a new grad with a keen interest in developing my manual therapy skills through the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA in order to obtain my Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual &amp; Manipulative Physiotherapy and becoming an FCAMPT. I'm also interested in the areas of pain science, vestibular, and post-concussion rehabilitation.<br>  


== Education  ==
== Education  ==
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Soft Tissue Release - Canadian College of Massage &amp; Hydrotherapy (Jim Billota)  
Soft Tissue Release - Canadian College of Massage &amp; Hydrotherapy (Jim Billota)  


Introduction to Mulligan - Mulligan Concept Teachers Association (Jack Miller, Jim Millard)<br>
Introduction to Mulligan - Mulligan Concept Teachers Association (Jack Miller, Jim Millard)<br>  


== Academic Awards<br>  ==
== Academic Awards<br>  ==


Valedictorian - Class of 2012<br>London District CPA-OPA Book Prize - Top Research Paper 2012<br>Ontario Graduate Scholarship - 2011-2012<br>National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Award - 2008<br>
Valedictorian - Class of 2012<br>London District CPA-OPA Book Prize - Top Research Paper 2012<br>Ontario Graduate Scholarship - 2011-2012<br>National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Award - 2008<br>  


== Professional Affiliations<br>  ==
== Professional Affiliations<br>  ==


Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Ortho Division)<br>Member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario<br>
Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Ortho Division)<br>Member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario<br>  


== Publications &amp; Presentations<br>  ==
== Publications &amp; Presentations<br>  ==


Biomechanical outcomes and neural correlates of cutaneous reflexes evoked during rhythmic arm cycling. Klimstra, MD, Thomas, E, &amp; Zehr, EP (2011). Journal of Biomechanics, 44: 802-809.
Biomechanical outcomes and neural correlates of cutaneous reflexes evoked during rhythmic arm cycling. Klimstra, MD, Thomas, E, &amp; Zehr, EP (2011). Journal of Biomechanics, 44: 802-809.  


Neuromechanical considerations for incorporating rhythmic arm movement in the rehabilitation of walking. Klimstra, MD, Thomas, E, Stoloff, RH, Ferris, DP, &amp; Zehr, EP (2009). Chaos, 19, Article No. 026102.
Neuromechanical considerations for incorporating rhythmic arm movement in the rehabilitation of walking. Klimstra, MD, Thomas, E, Stoloff, RH, Ferris, DP, &amp; Zehr, EP (2009). Chaos, 19, Article No. 026102.  


The neuromechanical correlates of cutaneous reflexes during arm cycling. Conference poster presentation at Neuroscience 2008 (Washington, DC).<br>
The neuromechanical correlates of cutaneous reflexes during arm cycling. Conference poster presentation at Neuroscience 2008 (Washington, DC).<br>  


== Websites<br>  ==
== Websites<br>  ==
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http://physiotherapy.ca<br>  
http://physiotherapy.ca<br>  


http://trafalgarphysio.pthealth.ca
http://trafalgarphysio.pthealth.ca  


== Activities &amp; Interests ==
== Activities &amp; Interests ==


OUTDOORS - Snowboarding, wakeboarding, cycling, kayaking<br>SPORTS/FITNESS - Weight-training, basketball<br>TRAVEL - South America, Europe<br>MUSIC - listening, collecting, attending concerts  
OUTDOORS - Snowboarding, wakeboarding, cycling, kayaking<br>SPORTS/FITNESS - Weight-training, basketball<br>TRAVEL - South America, Europe<br>MUSIC - listening, collecting, attending concerts  


<br>I am a member of the Physiopedia Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine groups
<br>I am a member of the Physiopedia Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine groups

Revision as of 17:50, 9 March 2013


Name[edit | edit source]

Evan Thomas

About Me
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I'm a Registered Physiotherapist with pt Health in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. I work primarily with an orthopaedic population, but like most manual therapists, often find myself dabbling in the areas of chronic pain management and neuro rehabilitation.

I'm a new grad with a keen interest in developing my manual therapy skills through the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA in order to obtain my Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy and becoming an FCAMPT. I'm also interested in the areas of pain science, vestibular, and post-concussion rehabilitation.

Education[edit | edit source]

POST-GRADUATE:

Certificate of Medical Acupuncture @ McMaster University, Canada (2013)  - in progress

Level 2 Lower Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Course @ Adelaide West Physiotherapy, Canada (2013)  - in progress

GRADUATE:

Master of Physical Therapy @ Western University, Canada (2012)

UNDERGRADUATE:

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours) @ University of Victoria, Canada (2008)

ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK:

Vestibular Rehabilitation - Vestibular-Rehab (Bernard Tonks)

Soft Tissue Release - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy (Jim Billota)

Introduction to Mulligan - Mulligan Concept Teachers Association (Jack Miller, Jim Millard)

Academic Awards
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Valedictorian - Class of 2012
London District CPA-OPA Book Prize - Top Research Paper 2012
Ontario Graduate Scholarship - 2011-2012
National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Award - 2008

Professional Affiliations
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Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Ortho Division)
Member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Publications & Presentations
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Biomechanical outcomes and neural correlates of cutaneous reflexes evoked during rhythmic arm cycling. Klimstra, MD, Thomas, E, & Zehr, EP (2011). Journal of Biomechanics, 44: 802-809.

Neuromechanical considerations for incorporating rhythmic arm movement in the rehabilitation of walking. Klimstra, MD, Thomas, E, Stoloff, RH, Ferris, DP, & Zehr, EP (2009). Chaos, 19, Article No. 026102.

The neuromechanical correlates of cutaneous reflexes during arm cycling. Conference poster presentation at Neuroscience 2008 (Washington, DC).

Websites
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http://physiotherapy.ca

http://trafalgarphysio.pthealth.ca

Activities & Interests[edit | edit source]

OUTDOORS - Snowboarding, wakeboarding, cycling, kayaking
SPORTS/FITNESS - Weight-training, basketball
TRAVEL - South America, Europe
MUSIC - listening, collecting, attending concerts


I am a member of the Physiopedia Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine groups