Erik Torchia

One Performance Institute

###**_To book a consultation with Erik, please call our clinic directly at: 604-416-3699_** ###CLINICAL FOCUS: - Post-op rehabilitation of upper and lower extremity - with particular focus on knee/shoulder/ankle sport-related injury - On-field return to play - Integrating sport science into clinical practice - Conditions of the shoulder - instability, post-op, rotator cuff related - Complex injury recovery and return to sport ###SPORTING GROUPS: - Field Sports *(Lacrosse, Soccer, Football)* - Performance Aesthetic Sports *(Figure Skating/Dancers)* - Tactical athletes *(RCMP/VPD, specifically with dog handlers and ERT)* - Stunt and Film Performers ###EDUCATION: - Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba *(BMR(PT))* - Master of Clinical Sciences (Manipulative Therapy, Western University *(MClSc(Manip.))* - Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy *(FCAMPT)* - Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy *(Dip Sport PT)* ###CERTIFICATIONS: - Certified *Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization* Practitioner with the Prague School of Rehab *(DNS-P)* - Certified in Anatomical Acupuncture with Acupuncture Canada *(CAFCI)* - Registered Internationally Sport Physical Therapist *(IFSPT)* ###EXPERIENCE: - Lead Therapist with SFU Lacrosse _(Current)_ - Travelling Therapist with Skate Canada _(Current)_ - Clinical Instructor with UBC Physical Therapy Department _(Current)_ - Lead Therapist Vancouver Stealth and Vancouver Warrior Clubs _(2014-2020)_ - Chief Therapist for ALL West and XLL _(2020-21)_ - Former Therapist with Vancouver Whitecaps Boys Residency ###ADDITIONAL TRAINING: - Integrated Systems Model Series _(ISM)_ _with Diane Lee_ - Clinical Neurodynamics _Levels 1 & 2_ ###SHOULDER SPECIFIC REHABILITATION EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: - Ben Ashworth's _The Athletic Shoulder: Testing and Training_ - Jeremy Lewis' _The Shoulder: Theory and Practice_ - Lyn Watson's _Level 1 Shoulder_ - Jo Gibson's _The Shoulder: Steps to Success Symposium_ and Shoulder Masterclass - Michael Maxwell's _An Integrated Approach to Manual Therapy and Rehab_ - Jared Powell's _The Rotator Cuff Part 1 & 2, The Stiff and Unstable Shoulder_ - Author in JOSPT article: _Posterior Shoulder Instability Classification, Assessment, and Management: An International Delphi Study_ ####**_NOTE: CURRENTLY ERIK'S SCHEDULE IS OPERATING AT HIGH CAPACITY. HE IS PRIORITIZING DIRECT REFERRALS FROM SPECIALISTS AND THOSE WHO ARE RECENTLY POST-OPERATIVE. IF YOU ARE STILL WISHING TO WORK WITH ERIK, PLEASE CONTACT HIM VIA EMAIL AT [email protected] OR FOR MORE IMMEDIATE SERVICE CALL 604-416-3699_**