Robert Burns
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation for activity-related injuries and return-to-activity.
- Movement assessment and return-to-sport recovery for athletes.
- Manual therapy including Muscle Energy and Mulligan lower-limb techniques.
- Exercise prescription and physical reconditioning after injury or surgery.
- Injury prevention and on-field/clinical management of sports injuries.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Campus Physio (SOS)
200 University Ave West., SLC, Lower Level, Room 0108, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1
Rob Burns is a Certified Athletic Therapist, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has completed a B.A. (Honours), Physical Education from the University of Western Ontario, a Diploma in Sports Injury Management from Sheridan College and a Master of Science- Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he is a Clinical Instructor in the Kinesiology program at the University of Waterloo where he teaches injury related courses. As the former Head Athletic Therapist at the University of Waterloo, Rob has extensive experience in treating athletes in a clinical and field setting. He has volunteered at a wide variety of other provincial, national and international sporting events including the Ontario and Canada Summer Games and Nationwide golf events. He has additional training in Muscle Energy techniques, Mulligan Lower Limb concepts as well as training in treating low back disorders from sessions with Dr. Stuart McGill. Rob is experienced in evaluating and managing activity related MSK injuries from initial injury to return to activity.