User:Matt Spina
Name
Matthew Ross Spina
Education
Candidate for MSc. Physiotherapy, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK Sept 2014 - Present
Bachelor of Science Honours Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Sept 2009 - Apr 2014
High School Diploma, Courtice Secondary School, Courtice, ON Sept 2005 - Apr 2009
Elementary School Diploma, Courtice North Primary School, Courtice, ON Sept 1995 - Apr 2005
Work Experience
Student Physiotherapist; Kirkcaldy Rugby FC, BT National League Division 2, September 2015- Present
Ran bi-weekly clinic for injured players under supervision of a registered physiotherapist
Prepared players pre-match with sport taping, K-taping and soft tissue techniques
Covered weekly matches with pitch-side first aid
Worked with players of all ages, from youth to senior team players
Student Physiotherapist; Selkirk FC, Scottish Lowland League, January 2015- May 2015
Ran bi-weekly clinic for injured players Prepared players pre-match with sport taping, K-taping and soft tissue techniques Covered weekly matches with pitch-side first aid Worked with players of all ages, from youth to senior team players
Ergonomics Consultant; Linamar Corporation, Guelph, ON January 2013- August 2013
Completed industrial ergonomic assessments in a plant setting Assessed workstations with various tools to determine work rate and job demands Prepared and led discussions on a Joint Health and Safety Committee Conducted Workplace Safety Inspections in the plant with a team
Student Ergonomist; Ontario Power Generation, Pickering, ON May 2012- August 2012
Scheduled and drove to various ergonomic assessments and completed them in a timely manner Assessed work stations and provided recommendations for a variety of conditions Performed several job shadows and physical demands analyses Experienced several industrial assessments
Student Kinesiologist; Woodstock Rehabilitation Clinic, Woodstock, ON, September 2011- December 2011
Applied time management skills while working with numerous patients each day Administered exercise prescription with patients on equipment Interacted with patients in a professional and friendly manner Educated and trained patients on proper stretching techniques
Clinical Assistant; North Whitby Medical Center and Physiotherapy, Whitby ON, January 2011- April 2011
Demonstrated prioritization skills through completing numerous administrative tasks, each with various deadlines each day
Worked as an efficient team player, aiding other coworkers with additional tasks if needed
Volunteer Experience
Varsity Field Hockey Therapist, University of Waterloo, ON, September 2012 – December 2012
Assisted with the varsity women's field hockey team and performed a variety of tasks such as applying cold treatment, taping injured limbs, the initial diagnoses of injuries and dealing with on the field injuries as they occur.
Physiotherapy Class Representative, Queen Margaret University, September 2014- Present
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About Me
I'm a physiotherapy student born in Canada, studying abroad in Scotland. Have experience in clinical, hospital, industrial and sport settings.
Professional Affiliations
Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Student Member, September 2014 - Present
Professional Appointments
Sport Injury First Aid
St. Andrew's, May 2015
Kinesiology Taping
ProActive Training Ltd, November 2014
Emergency Life Support
British Heart Foundation, February 2015 .
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