Craig Blechinger
- Manual and manipulative therapy for joint and soft tissue dysfunction.
- Biomedical dry needling for muscle pain and trigger points.
- Orthopedic injury assessment and rehabilitation for adults and athletes.
- Sports injury prevention and return-to-play rehabilitation for overhead athletes.
- Speed, agility training integrated with physiotherapy for performance enhancement.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Ignite Health
1303 Avenue P S, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 2T7
Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Great Distinction, 1999) and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (with Distinction, 2002), both from the University of Saskatchewan. During his undergraduate years, he was actively involved in Huskie volleyball (’93-94) and Track and Field (‘94-01). In 2007, Craig earned his Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy and achieved Fellowship status with the Canadian Association of Manual Therapists. Furthering his expertise, he became a Certified Speed and Agility Coach through the NSPA in 2017 and received Certification in Biomedical Dry Needling in 2020. Craig has been practicing physiotherapy in Saskatoon for the last 22 years. From 2011 to 2019, Craig served as a clinical teaching assistant with the College of Medicine and, from 2010 to 2017, with the School of Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan. His clinical focus is on orthopedic and sports injuries, emphasizing injury prevention and rehabilitation for overhead athletes, as well as speed training to enhance performance. Craig has a strong background in sports performance and rehabilitation. He is the president and partner at CB Sports Performance, a local company specializing in high-quality sport training products that boost athletes’ physical capabilities and recovery. He also co-founded Centerfield Training, which offered elite-level training for Saskatchewan baseball players. Additionally, Craig serves as the Speed and Agility Coach and Team Physiotherapist for the Running Wild Athletic Club. Craig also is an assistant instructor with the Saskatoon Berries Baseball Youth Development Program. In addition to his physiotherapy career, Craig is deeply involved in baseball coaching. He was an assistant coach for Team Sask 13U in 2022 and has been a club coach in Saskatoon for the past decade, including the last two years as an assistant coach in the 15U AAA league. His extensive experience and passion for the sport contribute significantly to his coaching roles. Craig resides in Saskatoon with his wife, Jana, and their three children—Livia, Sidney, and Rowen—all of whom are actively pursuing their own sports ambitions at the collegiate and provincial levels.
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