Max Handelman
Movement Sports Medicine + Physiotherapy
#210 - 31 Disera Dr, Vaughan, ON, L4J 0A7
**Credentials** MSc.PT, BSc.Kin (Spec. Hons.), CIDN **Special Interests** Orthopedic Manual Therapy/Soft Tissue Release, Strength and Conditioning, Pre and Post-operative Care, Sports Related Injuries, Acute Sprains/Strains **Experience** Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (Queen’s University) Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences (York University) Certificate in Fitness Assessment & Exercise Counselling (York University) Certified in Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN) Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Physiotherapy Program – Level 2: Upper and Lower Body ###Practice style Max is a passionate physiotherapist who loves helping people move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love. He takes a personalized, goal-focused approach to rehab, combining hands-on treatment, targeted exercise, and the latest evidence to create effective and practical programs. He believes the best results come from understanding your body and actively participating in your recovery. Max works closely with each client to build confidence, restore mobility and strength, and make meaningful progress throughout their rehab journey. Whether you’re aiming to return to sport, the gym, work, or simply move through everyday life with less pain and more freedom, Max will guide you through the process and help you return to what matters most in your life! ###Unique Facts Outside of work, Max loves staying active! Whether he’s out for a run, on the golf course, exploring a new hiking trail, or spending time with his Bernedoodle, Auggie, he’s always looking for ways to stay moving. He’s an avid Toronto sports fan and takes his role as armchair GM for the Maple Leafs very seriously. Max is also a huge music lover, with his taste ranging from the 1970s to the 2020s. He’s currently building out his vinyl collection and would love recommendations on what he should be listening to next!
- Orthopedic manual therapy and soft tissue release techniques.
- Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation and recovery programs.
- Therapeutic exercise and strength-and-conditioning plans.
- Treatment of sports-related injuries, sprains, and strains.
- Pain relief and mobility restoration through manual modalities.
