User:Matt 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  Relevant Courses

-Selected Topics in Work and Sport Injuries        -Biophysical Evaluation Lab
-Human Anatomy: Cadaver Lab                       -Ergonomics
-Human Anatomy: Limbs and Trunk                   -Sports Injury Lab
- Biomechanics of Human Activity                  -Musculoskeletal Injuries in Work and Sport 

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

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATES -Sport Injury First Aid, St. Andrew's, May 2015 -Kinesiology Taping, ProActive Training Ltd, November 2014 -Emergency Life Support, British Heart Foundation, February 2015

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE  Varsity Field Hockey Therapist, University of Waterloo, ON, September 2012 – December 2012 o 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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Matthew Ross Spina

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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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