Carl Cachia (Physiotherapist)
- Treating musculoskeletal and sports injuries.
- Applying manipulative therapy techniques.
- Employing dry needling and acupuncture for recovery.
- Hands-on treatment approach for fast function return.
- Rehabilitating post-surgical cases like ACL, rotator cuff.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Fix Healthcare
805 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N4
Carl Cachia has over 20 years of experience treating musculoskeletal and sports injuries. After he finished his Bachelors degree in 2004, he completed a Research Masters in Rehab Science at Queens, followed by a Clinical Masters in Manipulative therapy at Western. His love for sports Injury and performance continued when he completed a Sports Physio fellowship in 2010. He has trained using dry needling (IMS) and Acupuncture to help in recovery. He emphasizes a hands on approach in his treatment to enable the patient/athlete to return back to their function quickly. Carl’s passion lies in the rehabilitation of sports injuries. He enjoys working with back and neck injuries, together with peripheral areas. He has extensive experience working with runners and enjoys treating soccer and tennis injuries. Aside from helping athletes excel in their sport, Carl also finds great satisfaction in supporting patients in their post surgical care, including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repairs, and total knee and hip replacements. Outside work, Carl loves to travel and explore new countries. Growing up in Malta (extra points if you heard about the country!), he enjoys playing and watching soccer in his free time.
For your first Physio session at Fix. For subsequent visits with a new physio, please book an extended follow up treatment (eg 45 or 60 mins) so that your practitioner will have additional time to assess and treat your concerns.