Krunal Patel

Stride Sports & Physiotherapy

CREDENTIALS: Physiotherapist Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 2011 Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion (Honours) Clinical Instructor with the University of Alberta Examiner for the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Examination Manual Therapy (Level 3 Canadian Orthopedic Division) Acupuncture From Acupuncture Foundation of Canada(Level 2) Dry Needling Certified in Concussion Management PROFESSIONAL INTEREST: Krunal utilizes manual therapy, exercise prescription, patient education, functional dry needling and taping techniques to correct movement patterns that lead to injury. He has a special interest in hip, knee and shoulder rehabilitation, particularly in the sports community. Krunal equips to provide enhanced patient care where he has developed skills in the orthopedic, cardiac and surgical units at the University of Alberta Hospital. Krunal is specifically interested in helping the orthopedic and athletic populations and firmly believes in preventative care through education, and custom exercise programs. Krunal hopes to empower his patients with injury prevention knowledge to live an enriched life, however, Krunal is equally capable of providing post-injury education and care. In his free time, Krunal enjoys going to the gym, playing cricket, running and is an avid cyclist. Krunal is a firm believer in giving back to the community and charities and participates in the MS Bike events every year. Krunal is able to provide treatment in English, Gujarati, and Hindi. PERSONAL SPORTS BACKGROUND: Soccer, Cricket, Cycling, Skiing, Golfing, Running and Recreational Athletic Sports.