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        Varsity Field Hockey Therapist, University of Waterloo, ON, September 2012 – December 2012
        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.
 
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
        Physiotherapy Class Representative, Queen Margaret University, September 2014- Present

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Education[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

 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

Name[edit | edit source]

Matthew Ross Spina

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About Me
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I'm a physiotherapy student born in Canada, studying abroad in Scotland. Have experience in clinical, hospital, industrial and sport settings.

Professional Affiliations
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapists[edit | edit source]

Student Member, September 2014 - Present

Professional Appointments
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Sport Injury First Aid[edit | edit source]

St. Andrew's, May 2015

Kinesiology Taping[edit | edit source]

ProActive Training Ltd, November 2014

Emergency Life Support[edit | edit source]

British Heart Foundation, February 2015 .

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Contact Details[edit | edit source]

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