Dr. Karthigan Puvanendran
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy for muscle dysfunction.
- Myofascial release techniques to reduce fascial tension.
- Spinal and joint manipulations for pain relief.
- Joint mobilizations to restore mobility and function.
- Rehabilitation exercises for injury recovery and performance.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Wilcox Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic
2020 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1S 4R7
Dr. Karthigan Puvanendran graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Cum Laude. Prior to his postgraduate studies, he completed his undergraduate degree in Honours Kinesiology with co-op at the University of Waterloo. He has a passion for exercise, health and wellness. He has treated all types of injuries but helping patients with shoulder, knee and spinal injuries has sparked a more profound interest for him. Growing up, Dr.Karthigan Puvanendran has always been involved in sports playing recreational soccer, volleyball and basketball. His interest in sports and overcoming his own personal injuries has taught him the importance of rehab and recovery leading to better performance. He prioritizes looking at the body as a whole to get to the root problem and help patients reach their health and wellness goals. Dr.Karthigan Puvanendran is an advocate for evidence-based care where he tailors each treatment to meet the needs of the patients goals. His treatment consists of techniques such as instrument assisted soft tissue therapy, myofascial release techniques, manipulations, mobilizations, rehabilitation exercises, patient education and lifestyle modifications. When Dr.Karthigan Puvanendran is not in the office, you can find him going on hikes exploring the city, playing recreational sports or spending time eating and catching up with his family and friends.
The initial assessment lasts anywhere between 45 minutes up to 1 hour, and includes the assessment and a treatment. Please be sure to wear loose fitting or athletic clothing to allow easy access to the injured area(s).